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| Эмитент | Akarnanian Confederacy |
|---|---|
| Год | 180 BC - 167 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Stater (2) |
| Валюта | Drachm |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 8.26 g |
| Диаметр | 25 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | BCD Akarnania#56-57 , Weber#3117 |
| Описание аверса | Apollo in a long chiton and cloak, standing to left, the kithara clamped under his left arm, holding a patera over a tripod with his right hand; all within a laurel wreath. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Greek |
| Надписи аверса | ΑΚΑΡΝΑΝΩΝ |
| Описание реверса | Heracles, naked, with a laurel wreath, standing left, holding club with his right hand, a lion skin wrapped around his left forearm; in the field left monogram and ear of wheat, to right magistrate`s name. |
| Письменность реверса | Greek |
| Надписи реверса | ΜΝΑΣΩΝ |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (180 BC - 167 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 8272901060 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: This silver stater, issued by the Akarnanian Confederacy between 180 BC and 167 BC, marks a critical period in Hellenistic Greece. The timeframe overlaps with the Third Macedonian War, a period of intense political instability and growing Roman influence. The magistrate's name, Mnason, highlights the Confederacy's internal governance and its assertion of sovereignty through coinage, vital for local commerce and projecting the league's independent status amidst rising Roman power.
Artistry: While the engraver is anonymous, this stater reflects the sophisticated Hellenistic stylistic school of Western Greece. Akarnanian coinage often featured local deities; this issue likely depicts a laureate head of Apollo on the obverse, rendered with classical elegance. The reverse typically showcases the river god Achelous, often as a powerful man-headed bull, a potent symbol of the region. Magistrate Mnason's name would be elegantly integrated into the reverse design.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, weighing 8.26 grams and measuring 25 millimeters, this stater is a substantial piece. For grading, key high-points on the obverse include Apollo's hair, facial features, and laurel wreath. On the reverse, Achelous's musculature, horns, and human features are crucial. A superior strike exhibits full detail on both sides, good centering, and minimal die wear, ensuring intricate designs are clearly rendered. Minor flan flaws or off-center strikes are common.