Catalogo
| Emittente | Trikka |
|---|---|
| Anno | 440 BC - 400 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Hemidrachm (1/2) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 2.87 g |
| Diametro | 15.5 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | BCD Thessaly I#1353, BCD Thessaly II#782, HGC 4#312 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Youthful hero, Thessalos, nude but for cloak and petasos hanging over his shoulder, striding right, but facing front; twisting, with both hands, a band around the head of the forepart of a bull, rushing to right |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Forepart of horse to right |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | Τ ΡΙ ΚΚ ΑΙ ΩΝ |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (440 BC - 400 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6962528890 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This silver hemidrachm was issued by the ancient city of Trikka in Thessaly, dated to 440-400 BC, a period coinciding with the Peloponnesian War. Trikka, known for its sanctuary of Asclepius, maintained economic stability, evidenced by its autonomous coinage. The production of such denominations highlights the city's robust local economy and its active participation in broader Hellenic trade networks, asserting civic identity amidst regional flux.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, this hemidrachm embodies the Classical Greek stylistic school, characterized by increasing naturalism and idealized forms. Typical Trikka coinage of this era would feature a finely rendered head of a local nymph or hero on the obverse, or a horse, executed with anatomical precision. The reverse likely bore a civic emblem or the ethnic inscription, ΤΡΙΚΚΑΙΩΝ, reflecting the sophisticated artistic standards of the period, moving towards greater fluidity and realism.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 2.87 grams and measuring 15.5 mm, this silver hemidrachm adheres to established weight standards. Key high-points for wear assessment include the hair and facial features on the obverse, or any animal musculature. A superior strike exhibits sharp details, good centering, and minimal flan imperfections. Weakness may appear in peripheral legends or lower relief areas. This well-documented type is referenced as BCD Thessaly I#1353, BCD Thessaly II#782, and HGC 4#312, confirming its numismatic significance.