Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Arcadian League |
|---|---|
| Năm | 430 BC - 420 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Hemidrachm (1/2) |
| Tiền tệ | Drachm |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 2.92 g |
| Đường kính | 14.0 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered, Incuse |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Williams,Confederate#304 var., BCD Peloponnesos#1465, BMC Greek#45 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Zeus Lykaios seated left, holding scepter and thunderbolt. To the left an eagle flying right |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Head of Kallisto left, hair in sakkos and within incuse square |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Greek |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | A P K A |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (430 BC - 420 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4643688500 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This silver hemidrachm from Mantineia, issued by the Arcadian League between 430 and 420 BC, falls within the tumultuous Peloponnesian War. Mantineia, a prominent Arcadian city-state, actively participated in the League, navigating complex alliances and rivalries, notably with Sparta. This coinage signifies the League's collective economic autonomy and its need for a stable currency to support military and trade operations, asserting its unified identity during widespread Greek conflict.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, this hemidrachm exemplifies the High Classical style of Greek numismatic art. Typical Arcadian League designs feature a local deity or nymph, rendered with the period's increasing naturalism and refined detail. Despite the small flan, master die-sinkers achieved idealized beauty and balanced composition, transcending archaic stiffness. The artistry effectively conveyed the solemnity and divine presence central to Arcadian religious iconography.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 2.92 grams and measuring 14.0 millimeters, this silver hemidrachm represents a carefully calibrated denomination. For grading, key high-points include the highest relief areas of any depicted hair, facial features, or drapery on the obverse, and central elements of the reverse device. Technical strike quality often varies; collectors should assess centering, strike sharpness, and flan quality. A well-struck example exhibits crisp details, indicative of a fresh die and skilled striking.