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| 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 ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Seven-stringed lyre within incuse area which follows the shape of the instrument. |
| Письменность реверса | |
| Надписи реверса | |
| 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