کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| سال | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Hemiobol (1⁄12) |
| واحد پول | Drachm |
| ترکیب | Silver |
| وزن | 0.35 g |
| قطر | |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered, Incuse |
| جهت | |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | BCD Peloponnesos#164 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Forepart of lion facing left |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Dove flying right with the inverted letter san to the upper right, H to lower right and all within incuse square |
| خط پشت سکه | |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 5138584170 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: This Hemiobol, issued by the ancient Greek city-state of Sikyon between 450 BC and 425 BC, originates from a pivotal era in Classical Greece. Strategically located in the northern Peloponnese, Sikyon was a significant cultural and political center. This period immediately precedes and overlaps with the early stages of the Peloponnesian War, a time of heightened interstate conflict and economic flux. As a fractional silver denomination, the Hemiobol was crucial for daily commerce, underscoring Sikyon's autonomy and organized civic life.
Artistry: While the specific engraver remains anonymous, this diminutive piece embodies the refined aesthetics of the Early to High Classical Greek artistic tradition. Sikyonian coinage of this period is renowned for its distinctive iconography, typically featuring the Chimaera, a mythical beast, on the obverse. The reverse commonly depicts a flying dove, a civic emblem. Despite the coin's minute module, the artistry aimed for clarity and proportional representation, reflecting advanced sculptural and glyptic skills prevalent in the Peloponnese during this flourishing epoch.
Technical/Grading: This 0.35 gram silver Hemiobol presents unique striking and grading challenges due to its minute size. Key high-points for evaluation include the intricate details of the Chimaera's heads and wings on the obverse, and the dove's feathers and head on the reverse. A superior technical strike exhibits excellent centering, full detail on both devices, and a well-preserved flan. Given the small diameter, off-center strikes and partial impressions are common, making examples with complete designs and minimal die wear particularly desirable.