Katalog
| Emitent | Chalkis (Euboia) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 338 BC - 308 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Hemidrachm (1/2) |
| Měna | Drachm |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 1.81 g |
| Průměr | 13 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Picard#7 Euboia#136 , Hirsch#1264 III#162 Delepierre#1381 Copenhagen#440-441 Greek#57-59 Lockett#1789 , Weber#3358 |
| Popis líce | Head of the nymph Chalkis to right. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Eagle with outstretched wings to the right, holding a hare in both talons; crescent moon in the field to the left. |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | XA |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (338 BC - 308 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6885182170 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This silver hemidrachm from Chalkis, Euboia, was minted between 338 BC and 308 BC, a pivotal era following the Battle of Chaeronea. During this time, Greek city-states, including Chalkis, fell under Macedonian hegemony. Despite this, Chalkis, a strategically vital city controlling trade routes, maintained significant economic autonomy. The coinage underscores its continued commercial importance and regional status amidst the early Hellenistic era's shifting political landscape.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, this hemidrachm belongs to the Late Classical to Early Hellenistic stylistic school. The obverse typically features the head of the nymph Chalkis or Hera, often