Catalogue
| Émetteur | Stratonikeia |
|---|---|
| Année | 90 BC - 80 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Drachm (1) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 1.72 g |
| Diamètre | 14 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | SNG Kayhan#858, HN Online#2596 |
| Description de l’avers | Head of Hekate with rolled hair and crescent on forehead |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm, grain ear before and name of the magistrate above |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers | ΠΑΜΦΙΛΟC |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (90 BC - 80 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4383358970 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued by Stratonikeia between 90 and 80 BC, this silver drachm reflects a critical period for Carian cities during the First Mithridatic War. Stratonikeia navigated the conflict, caught between Roman and Pontic ambitions. The coin bears the name Pamphilos, likely a civic magistrate, indicating the city's continued autonomy and economic activity. This underscores Stratonikeia's resilience and role in regional commerce during profound geopolitical instability.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, this drachm exemplifies late Hellenistic stylistic traditions of Asia Minor. Stratonikeia's typical design likely features a prominent deity, perhaps Zeus Karios, on the obverse, rendered with classical proportions. The reverse would display a city emblem or symbol, accompanied by the magistrate's name, Pamphilos. Artistic execution, though on a small flan, aimed for clarity, reflecting the city's cultural identity amidst widespread conflict.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this drachm weighs 1.72 grams and measures 14 mm, consistent with fractional Hellenistic silver. Optimal grading requires a well-centered strike, ensuring full depiction of both designs. Key high-points, such as a potential Zeus obverse's hair and beard, or reverse emblem details, should exhibit sharp relief and minimal wear. Irregular flan shape, off-center strikes, or die wear are common, making well-preserved examples with strong strikes highly desirable.