Catalogus
| Uitgever | Delphi |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 336 BC - 334 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Silver Stater (2) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 12.10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | HGC 4#1140, BCD Lokris#387, BCD Lokris#388, SvoronosDl#32, Gulbenkian#487, BMC Greek#22, BostonMFA#977-978, Kraay&Hirm#462 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Veiled head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain leaves. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Apollo seated left on omphalos, resting his chin on his right hand with his right elbow propped on a large lyre at his side, and, in his left hand, holding a laurel branch. To left, small tripod. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde | ΑΜΦΙΚΤΙΟΝΩΝ |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (336 BC - 334 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 9950389870 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This silver stater from Delphi, dated 336-334 BC, hails from a pivotal era following the Third Sacred War and the rise of Macedonian power under Philip II and Alexander the Great. As the seat of the revered Oracle of Apollo and Pythian Games, Delphi held immense pan-Hellenic religious and political significance. This coinage reflects the sanctuary's ongoing financial needs, likely managed by the Amphictyonic League, amidst Macedonian hegemony.
Artistry: The stater's design exemplifies refined Late Classical to early Hellenistic numismatic artistry. The obverse typically features a finely rendered head of Demeter or Kore, often veiled and wreathed with grain, characterized by serene