Tetradrachm - Metrodoros

İhraççı Smyrna
Yıl 150 BC - 143 BC
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer Tetradrachm (4)
Para birimi Drachm
Bileşim Silver
Ağırlık 16.79 g
Çap 34 mm
Kalınlık
Şekil Round (irregular)
Teknik Hammered
Yönlendirme
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) Milne Smyrna#165, SNG Kayhan#592
Ön yüz açıklaması Turreted head of Tyche facing right.
Ön yüz yazısı
Ön yüz lejandı
Arka yüz açıklaması Legend in two lines and magistrate’s monogram within laurel wreath.
Arka yüz yazısı Greek
Arka yüz lejandı ZMYP NAIΩN
Kenar
Darphane
Basma adedi ND (150 BC - 143 BC) - -
Numisquare Kimliği 7208695950
Ek bilgiler

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

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