Obol Tegea
| Emittente | Arcadian League |
|---|---|
| Anno | 465 BC - 460 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Obol (⅙) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 0.91 g |
| Diametro | 10.0 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | Zeus Lykaios seated left, holding scepter; eagle flying left from his hand |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Head of Kallisto right, wearing tainia, within incuse square |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (465 BC - 460 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1887198930 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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Historical Context: This silver obol, dated 465-460 BC, originates from Tegea, a significant city-state within the Arcadian League in the Peloponnese. This early Classical period followed the Persian Wars, marked by shifting power dynamics and inter-polis rivalries. Tegea, strategically vital, often navigated a complex, sometimes independent, relationship with Sparta. The minting of this small denomination coinage by Tegea highlights its economic activity and civic autonomy within the Arcadian confederation, essential for local commerce.
Artistry: The specific engraver is unknown, typical for this period and denomination. The obol showcases the emerging Early Classical style, transitioning from Archaic stiffness