Catalogue
| Émetteur | Messene |
|---|---|
| Année | 183 BC - 182 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 16.79 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | BCD Peloponnesos#710, Nanteuil#978 |
| Description de l’avers | Diademed head of Demeter facing right, wearing a diadem formed of pearls and wheat ears, and a pearl earring |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Zeus Ithomatas standing facing right, hurling thunderbolt with his right hand and with an eagle with spread wings perching on the wrist of his outstetched left arm. Below his left arm, the name of the magistrate and under it a tripod |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers | ΜΕΣΣΑΝΙΩΝ ΣΩΣΙΚΡΑ |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (183 BC - 182 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7174287550 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: This silver Tetradrachm, issued by Messene between 183 and 182 BC, marks a pivotal moment in the late Hellenistic Peloponnesos. Messene, a significant city-state, was asserting independence, having recently broken from the Achaean League. Minting high-denomination coinage at Attic weight (16.79 gg) underscores Messene's economic strength and sovereign status. This period reflects the city's self-determination amidst complex regional politics and growing Roman influence, demonstrating independent trade and diplomacy.
Artistry: The artistic style of this Tetradrachm aligns with the refined Hellenistic tradition, showcasing exceptional die engraving. While engravers