Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Kalchedon (Bithynia) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 195 BC - 190 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Tiền tệ | Attic drachm |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 17 g |
| Đường kính | 34 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Marinescu#126, Müller Lysimachus#377 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, transverse spear in background; ΛΥ to inner left; ear of wheat and ΚΑΛΧΑ in the exergue. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Greek |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟY ΚΑΛΧΑ |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | Calchedon, Bithynia, modern-day Kadıköy, Turkey |
| Số lượng đúc | ND (195 BC - 190 BC) |
| ID Numisquare | 1055420880 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This Tetradrachm, issued by Kalchedon between 195-190 BC, is a posthumous emission in the name of Lysimachus, one of Alexander the Great's Diadochi who died in 281 BC. Such coinage, bearing the iconic imagery of the deified Alexander, served as a trusted trade currency across the Hellenistic world. Kalchedon, a significant Bithynian port, minted these to facilitate commerce and assert its economic standing amidst shifting regional power in Asia Minor, long after Lysimachus's direct rule.
Artistry: The coin exemplifies the high artistic standards of the Hellenistic period. While no specific engraver is known, the obverse features a masterful portrait of the deified Alexander the Great, with the ram's horn of Ammon and a royal diadem, embodying divine kingship. The reverse depicts Athena enthroned, holding Nike, resting on a shield, with a spear. This design, originally Lysimachus's, was faithfully reproduced, showcasing detailed drapery and powerful iconography typical of the era's sculptural traditions.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver (17g, 34mm), this tetradrachm represents a substantial monetary unit. For optimal grading, numismatists examine strike quality, particularly the sharpness of Alexander's hair and ram's horn on the obverse, and Athena's facial features and drapery on the reverse. Well-centered examples with strong relief on these high-points, minimal flan imperfections, and a complete inscription are highly prized, reflecting Kalchedon's careful production standards.