Catalogus
| Uitgever | Kalymna |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 550 BC - 500 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Stater |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered, Incuse |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | GCV#3541, BMC Greek#1-2 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Archaic head of bearded warrior left, wearing crested helmet with vizor, check-piece and neck-piece. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument. |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (550 BC - 500 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 9676879180 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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