Catalogo
| Emittente | Lycian league |
|---|---|
| Anno | 167 BC - 81 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Drachm (1) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 2.76 g |
| Diametro | 14 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | SNG Copenhagen#132 , BMC Greek#1 , Weber#7301 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Laureate head of Apollo right, bow and quiver over shoulder. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | P-O flanking kithara, ΛVKIΩΝ above, lance to left; all within shallow incuse square. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio |
ΛYKIΩN P-O (Translation: Lycia Rhodiapolis) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (167 BC - 81 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9558158030 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This silver drachm from Rhodiapolis was issued by the Lycian League during its period of significant autonomy, 167-81 BC. Following Rome's victory at Pydna (168 BC), Lycia was declared "free" from Rhodian control, leading to the Lycian League's formalization. This unique federal state's coinage, including issues from Rhodiapolis, powerfully symbolized its newfound independence and economic stability amidst increasing Roman influence.
Artistry: Engravers for Hellenistic civic issues are anonymous, yet this drachm reflects prevailing stylistic conventions. Typical obverse designs for Lycian League drachms feature a laureate head of Apollo, rendered with idealized features and a serene expression, characteristic of late Hellenistic portraiture. The reverse often displays a lyre or a quiver, accompanied by the ethnic 'POΔIAΠOΛITΩN'. Execution demonstrates a refined classical tradition, emphasizing clarity of form and balanced composition, though regional die cutting variations are evident.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this drachm weighs 2.76 grams and measures 14 millimeters, conforming to the Lycian League's light drachm standard. For grading, critical high-points on the obverse include Apollo's hair, forehead, and chin. On the reverse, the lyre's strings or quiver's details are key indicators of strike quality and wear. Technical strike characteristics vary; examples may show a full, centered strike with sharp details, or minor off-centering, slight weakness, or a less robust strike due to varying die pressure.