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| 発行体 | Akanthos (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 430 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | Tetradrachm (4) |
| 通貨 | Attic drachm |
| 材質 | Silver |
| 重量 | 17.31 g |
| 直径 | 29 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered, Incuse |
| 向き | Variable alignment ↺ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | Desneux#113-115 III#24 , Jameson#930 IV#1059 , BostonMFA#528 |
| 表面の説明 | Lion right, attacking bull kneeling to left and biting into his hind quarters; above ΔΗ. In exergue, grape cluster with leaf and tendrils. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Greek |
| 表面の銘文 | ΔΗ |
| 裏面の説明 | Quadripartite square with dotted surface; all within incuse square. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Greek |
| 裏面の銘文 |
AKANΘΙΟΝ (Translation: Akanthos) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (-430) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2019454280 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: Struck by the independent Chalcidian city of Akanthos circa 430 BC, this Tetradrachm dates to the early Peloponnesian War. Akanthos, a vital port on the Strymonic Gulf, leveraged local resources like timber and nearby silver mines. Issuing these substantial silver denominations underscored the city's economic strength and autonomy, establishing its currency as a recognized medium of exchange across the Hellenic world amidst geopolitical flux.
Artistry: The coin’s design reflects the vigorous Early Classical style, transitioning from Archaic formality to emergent naturalism. While engravers are unknown, the obverse features the iconic motif of a powerful lion attacking a bull, symbolizing the city’s strength or regional wildness. The lion is typically depicted with ferocious energy and anatomical precision. The reverse consistently displays a quadripartite incuse