Catalogo
| Emittente | Smyrna |
|---|---|
| Anno | 150 BC - 143 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 16.79 g |
| Diametro | 34 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Milne Smyrna#165, SNG Kayhan#592 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Turreted head of Tyche facing right. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Legend in two lines and magistrate’s monogram within laurel wreath. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | ZMYP NAIΩN |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (150 BC - 143 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7208695950 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: Issued by the Ionian city of Smyrna between 150 BC and 143 BC, this Tetradrachm reflects a period of geopolitical transition in Asia Minor. Following Roman victories over the Seleucids, Smyrna maintained its status as a free and allied city, flourishing as a vital port. The magistrate Metrodoros, whose name appears, signifies Smyrna's civic autonomy in minting. Issuance of substantial silver tetradrachms underscores the city's prosperity and its role as a regional economic powerhouse, testament to stable administration.
Artistry: The design of this Tetradrachm exemplifies sophisticated Hellenistic numismatic tradition. While the engraver is anonymous, the stylistic school blends