Katalog
| Popis líce | Archaic head of bearded warrior left, wearing crested helmet with vizor, check-piece and neck-piece. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument. |
| Písmo rubu | |
| Opis rubu | |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (550 BC - 500 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9676879180 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This silver stater, issued by the island polis of Kalymna between 550 and 500 BC, falls within the Archaic Greek numismatic period. Kalymna, a Dodecanese island, leveraged its maritime position for Aegean trade. Issuing substantial silver staters, a high-denomination currency, signifies the city-state's economic autonomy and prosperity. This coinage represents Kalymna's collective sovereignty and economic power during a period of rising independent poleis, asserting civic identity through a recognized medium of exchange.
Artistry: The design of this Kalymnan stater exemplifies the distinctive Archaic Greek stylistic school. Anonymous engravers produced robust, often herald