Stater

Эмитент Kalymna
Год 550 BC - 500 BC
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал 1 Stater
Валюта Drachm
Состав Silver
Вес 10.5 g
Диаметр 24.5 mm
Толщина
Форма Round (irregular)
Техника Hammered, Incuse
Ориентация Variable alignment ↺
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Каталожные номера GCV#3541, BMC Greek#1-2
Описание аверса Archaic head of bearded warrior left, wearing crested helmet with vizor, check-piece and neck-piece.
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Описание реверса Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument.
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Гурт
Монетный двор
Тираж ND (550 BC - 500 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 9676879180
Дополнительная информация

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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