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| Opis awersu | Archaic head of bearded warrior left, wearing crested helmet with vizor, check-piece and neck-piece. |
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| Opis rewersu | Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument. |
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ND (550 BC - 500 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9676879180 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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