Tetrachalkon

発行体 Lakedaimon
年号 70 BC - 50 BC
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Tetrachalkon = 1/2 Obol = 1⁄12 Drachm
通貨 Drachm
材質 Bronze
重量 2.68 g
直径
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 BCD Peloponnesos#885
表面の説明 Diademed head of Apollo facing right
表面の文字体系
表面の銘文
裏面の説明 Piloi of the Dioskouroi with two monograms in between
裏面の文字体系
裏面の銘文
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND (70 BC - 50 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2412888190
追加情報

Historical Context: This Lakedaimonian (Spartan) Tetrachalkon, 70-50 BC, reflects a complex era. Sparta, no longer a military power, functioned as a *civitas libera et foederata* under Roman influence. This bronze denomination was crucial for local commerce, signifying Sparta's continued economic activity and local identity amidst the profound geopolitical shifts of the late Hellenistic Peloponnese, balancing autonomy with Roman ascendancy.

Artistry: Referenced as BCD Peloponnesos#885, the obverse depicts a laureate head of Zeus Ammon right, with ram’s horn and taenia, a popular Hellenistic syncretic motif. The reverse features an eagle standing left on a thunderbolt, head right, flanked by a club and a monogram. The anonymous engraver's style is typical of late Hellenistic Peloponnesian mints, blending classical motifs with the pragmatic, schematic execution common for bronze issues of the period.

Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze at 2.68 grams, this Tetrachalkon frequently exhibits strike variations. High-grade examples demand a well-centered strike with full detail on Zeus Ammon’s facial features: nose, forehead, and ram’s horn. On the reverse, sharp clarity of the eagle’s plumage, thunderbolt, club, and monogram is paramount. Given the period's bronze coinage, minor flan imperfections, porosity, and wear are common, making pieces with strong details and minimal corrosion highly prized.

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