Katalog
| Emitent | Herakleia (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 281 BC - 278 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Nomos (3) |
| Měna | As |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 7.88 g |
| Průměr | 21 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | HN Italy#1391, SNG ANS 2#– |
| Popis líce | Head of Athena facing slightly right, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla throwing a stone; in left field, monogram. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Heracles standing facing, head left, holding skyphos in extended right hand, and lion’s skin and cornucopia in left; club leaning against right leg; in left field magistrate name above altar. |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | HPAKΛEIΩN APIΣTO ΔAMOΣ |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (281 BC - 278 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7694114350 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: The 281-278 BC period places this Nomos within the Pyrrhic War. Herakleia, a prominent Achaean colony in Lucania and ally of Tarentum, was deeply embroiled in conflict against Rome, notably near the Battle of Heraclea (280 BC). This silver issue, bearing magistrate Aristodamos's name, signifies the city's civic autonomy and its need for coinage to fund military efforts amidst intense geopolitical pressure, reflecting a resilient city at a critical juncture.
Artistry: The artistry of this Nomos exemplifies the refined Hellenistic style characteristic of Magna Graecia. While the engraver is anonymous, the die quality suggests a master craftsman.