Catalogo
| Emittente | Akanthos |
|---|---|
| Anno | 470 BC - 430 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 17.18 g |
| Diametro | 27 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Desneux#93-115, Weber#1863, AMNG III#21, SILVER#7728, 12703, HGC 3.1#385 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Lion to right, leaping upon and attacking bull with head up to left; in exergue, fish to left. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | AKANΘION in shallow incuse around quadripartite square, the quarters raised and granulated. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio |
AKANΘION (Translation: Akanthos) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (470 BC - 430 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 5187361480 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This silver Tetradrachm, issued by Akanthos from 470-430 BC, highlights the Chalcidian city's prosperity. Following the Persian Wars, Akanthos, strategically located on the Strymonic Gulf, flourished as a vital commercial hub. Its consistent minting of substantial silver coinage, adhering to the Attic standard (17.18 gg), underscores the city's economic strength and crucial role in regional trade. These coins facilitated commerce across Hellenic and Thracian networks, signifying Akanthos's autonomy and economic power.
Artistry: The coin’s design reflects the Early Classical style, moving towards naturalism and dynamic composition. While engravers are unnamed, the dies exhibit masterful craftsmanship. The obverse features Akanthos's iconic motif: a powerful lion attacking a bull. This dramatic scene, symbolizing the city