Katalog
| Emitent | Herakleia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 281 BC - 278 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Nomos (3) |
| Měna | As |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 6.65 g |
| Průměr | 21 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | HN Italy#1400 |
| Popis líce | Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; above, AΛE; behind neck, EY; below, Z. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | AΛE EY Z |
| Popis rubu | Youthful Herakles standing facing, nude but for a lion`s skin draped over his left arm, holding a club in his right hand and a bow in his left; to left, above his right hand, owl flying to right. |
| Písmo rubu | |
| Opis rubu | |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (281 BC - 278 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1147149400 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This silver nomos from Herakleia (Lucania), 281-278 BC, marks a critical juncture: the Pyrrhic War. Herakleia, a prominent Achaean colony and Tarentine League member, opposed the rising Roman Republic. Its issuance coincides with King Pyrrhus of Epirus's arrival in Italy, summoned by Tarentum to defend Greek poleis. This period saw intense military campaigns, including the Battle of Herakleia (280 BC), making these coins vital for war finance and resistance.
Artistry: The coinage of Herakleia from this era showcases the sophisticated Early Hellenistic style of Magna Graecia. While no specific engraver is attributed, the artistry reflects high standards of contemporary die-cutters. Common designs for Herakleia nomoi feature Athena's head, often in a Corinthian helmet, on the obverse, and Herakles wrestling the Nemean Lion or seated with his club and lion skin on the reverse. Compositions typically exhibit dynamic poses and detailed anatomical rendering.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this nomos weighs 6.65 grams and measures 21 millimeters, aligning with the Attic-Epirote weight standard during Pyrrhus's influence. For grading, critical high-points include Athena's helmet and facial features, or Herakles's musculature, hair, and lion skin texture. A superior strike will show full detail on these raised elements, often challenging due to high relief. Strike quality varies, with some pieces exhibiting minor off-centering or flan irregularities.