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| Эмитент | Leontini |
|---|---|
| Год | 450 BC - 430 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Tetradrachm (20) |
| Валюта | Litra |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 17.43 g |
| Диаметр | 25 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | SNG ANS 4#231, HGC 2#667 var. |
| Описание аверса | Laureate head of Apollo right. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Head of lion right with open jaws and protruding tongue; four grain kernels around. |
| Письменность реверса | Greek |
| Надписи реверса | LE-ONTINO-Σ |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (450 BC - 430 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7562464630 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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