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| Emisor | Aetolian League |
|---|---|
| Año | 238 BC - 228 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Moneda | Attic drachm |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 16.92 g |
| Diámetro | 28.5 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Tsangari#466 , BostonMFA Supp#90 , McClean#5401 |
| Descripción del anverso | Head of beardless Herakles in lion skin headdress to right. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Aitolia, wearing kausia, hunting boots and a short chiton that leaves her right breast bare, holding a spear with her right hand and a sword with her left, seated to right on a Macedonian shield atop a pile of Gallic shield ones; on the ground below her spear, carnyx; to right monogram of ΑΤ over ΖΗ. |
| Escritura del reverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del reverso | ΑΙΤΩΛΩΝ |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (238 BC - 228 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 4604568440 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This silver tetradrachm, issued by the Aetolian League (238-228 BC), stems from a dynamic Hellenistic era. The League, a powerful federal state, was a dominant force, frequently clashing with Macedonian and Achaean rivals. This decade marked a zenith of Aetolian influence, characterized by active military campaigns and complex diplomacy. Issuing substantial silver coinage underscored their economic strength and political sovereignty, financing operations and projecting a unified, independent identity.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, this tetradrachm embodies the robust Hellenistic stylistic school. The obverse typically features a powerful Herakles, often wearing his Nemean lion-skin headdress, rendered with dynamic realism. The reverse frequently portrays Aetolia personified, often seated upon a pile of shields, holding a spear, symbolizing the League's martial prowess. Artistic execution showcases idealization and naturalism, with intricate details in musculature and drapery, reflecting advanced Aetolian craftsmanship.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a 28.5 mm flan and weighing 16.92 grams, this tetradrachm adheres to the Attic standard. Key high-points for wear include Herakles' forehead and lion's muzzle on the obverse, and Aetolia's head and exposed limbs on the reverse. A well-preserved example exhibits strong strike quality, with full details evident on both sides, particularly in Herakles' hair and Aetolia's drapery. Minor flan imperfections or slight off-centering are common.