Katalog
| Popis líce | Head of the nymph Chalkis right. |
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| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Eagle with outstretched wings facing right, fighting a coiled snake, which it holds to the ground with its left talon; in the field to the right magistrate`s name. |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | XAΛKI ΑΛΕΞΩΝ |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (180 BC - 146 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6367972030 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This Octobol, issued by Chalkis on Euboia (180-146 BC), marks a critical period in Greek history. Chalkis, a strategically vital city controlling the Euripus Strait, navigated the complex late Hellenistic landscape, asserting its autonomy against Rome's rising power. The name Alexon, likely a prominent magistrate, underscores Chalkis's right to issue coinage, a potent symbol of civic independence amidst increasing external pressures, culminating in the Roman conquest of Greece in 146 BC.
Artistry: This Octobol's design reflects sophisticated Hellenistic Chalkis numismatic traditions. While iconography varies, typical issues feature a finely rendered nymph's head, such as Chalkis or Arethusa, on the obverse, embodying civic pride. The reverse commonly depicts an eagle, a powerful symbol of strength, often perched on a thunderbolt. Stylistic execution exhibits the characteristic Hellenistic blend of classical idealization with naturalism and expressive detail, indicative of skilled local die engravers.