Katalog
| İhraççı | Methylion |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 450 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | Hemidrachm (1/2) |
| Para birimi | Drachm |
| Bileşim | Silver |
| Ağırlık | 2.56 g |
| Çap | 15.0 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered, Incuse |
| Yönlendirme | |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | BCD Thessaly I#1200, BCD Thessaly II#462 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Forepart of horse facing left, emerging from a rock |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Wheat grain with the city name divided by it. All in incuse square |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Greek |
| Arka yüz lejandı | ΜΕ-ΘV |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (-450) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 6575353650 |
| Ek bilgiler |
Historical Context: This silver hemidrachm, struck circa 450 BC, represents numismatic output under Methylion, a prominent Thessalian magistrate or dynast in the early Classical period. Thessaly, known for its aristocracy and cavalry, often issued coinage under individual names, reflecting decentralized regional authority. Methylion's coinage underscores the economic and political influence wielded by such strongmen in mid-5th century BC Greece, navigating alliances before the Peloponnesian War.
Artistry: The artistic execution aligns with the nascent Early Classical style. While the engraver is anonymous, typical Thessalian iconography features horses—a symbol of its famed cavalry—or local nymphs. The design aimed for a naturalistic yet idealized