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| 発行体 | Leontini |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 450 BC - 430 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | Tetradrachm (20) |
| 通貨 | Litra |
| 材質 | Silver |
| 重量 | 17.43 g |
| 直径 | 25 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | Variable alignment ↺ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | SNG ANS 4#231, HGC 2#667 var. |
| 表面の説明 | Laureate head of Apollo right. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | Head of lion right with open jaws and protruding tongue; four grain kernels around. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Greek |
| 裏面の銘文 | LE-ONTINO-Σ |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (450 BC - 430 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7562464630 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This silver tetradrachm from Leontini, minted between 450 and 430 BC, emerges from a flourishing High Classical period in Sicilian Magna Graecia. This Chalcidian colony navigated complex politics between powerful Syracuse and Athens. Issuing such substantial coinage underscores its economic prosperity, driven by agriculture, and its assertion of civic independence. These pieces served as powerful symbols of Leontini's identity and wealth during a pivotal era for the Greek West.
Artistry: This coin exemplifies High Classical Greek numismatic art, characteristic of Sicilian mints. Though no engraver is named, the artistry reflects master die-cutters' skill. The obverse typically features a finely rendered, laureate head