Stater

発行体 Kalymna
年号 550 BC - 500 BC
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Stater
通貨 Drachm
材質 Silver
重量 10.5 g
直径 24.5 mm
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered, Incuse
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 GCV#3541, BMC Greek#1-2
表面の説明 Archaic head of bearded warrior left, wearing crested helmet with vizor, check-piece and neck-piece.
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裏面の説明 Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument.
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鋳造所
鋳造数 ND (550 BC - 500 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 9676879180
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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

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