Catalogo
| Emittente | Laranda |
|---|---|
| Anno | 324 BC - 323 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Obol (⅙) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 0.6 g |
| Diametro | |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Square (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Klein#652, SNG Levante#227, SNG von Aulock#8656 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Head of Herakles facing right. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Forepart of a wolf facing right. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio |
Λ (Translation: Laranda) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (324 BC - 323 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6799065140 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This silver obol, issued by Laranda between 324 and 323 BC, originates from a critical juncture: Alexander the Great's final year and the immediate post-Alexandrine period. Laranda, a city in Lycaonia or Cilicia, minted these under the influence of various satraps or emerging Diadochi. These fractional issues were vital for local commerce, reflecting a brief window of semi-autonomy and the complex political landscape before Hellenistic consolidation. They offer insight into regional economic activity during this transitional era.
Artistry: The obol's design aligns with the Late Classical to Early Hellenistic stylistic school, characteristic of Cilician mints.