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| Emissor | Athens |
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| Ano | 133 BC - 132 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Moeda | Drachm |
| Composição | Silver |
| Peso | 16.99 g |
| Diâmetro | 29 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | Thompson#379k 4#1635 |
| Descrição do anverso | Head of Athena Parthenos right, wearing single-pendant earring and triple crested Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos and floral pattern. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | |
| Descrição do reverso | Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; A-ӨE above ΠOΛY-XAPM/NIKOΓ/KAPA/IXOY (magistrates’ names) in four lines across field; winged kerykeion to left, K on amphora, ΣΦ below; all within wreath. |
| Escrita do reverso | Greek |
| Legenda do reverso | A ΘE ΠOΛY XAPM NIKOΓ KAPA IXOY K ΣΦ |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (133 BC - 132 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7256556480 |
| Informações adicionais |
Historical Context:This Athenian Tetradrachm, issued 133-132 BC, is part of the "New Style" coinage, reflecting Athens' enduring economic and cultural prominence in the Hellenistic world. Though politically subordinate to Rome, Athens maintained its status as a vital trade hub. The coin's inscription, bearing the names Polycharmos, Nikogenes, and Karaichos, identifies the annual magistrates responsible for its production, a common Athenian minting practice allowing for precise dating. This issue underscores Athens' continued role as a significant commercial power.
Artistry:The obverse features Athena Parthenos, facing right, wearing an elaborate Attic helmet adorned with Pegasus and a griffin. This Hellenistic depiction combines classical idealization with naturalistic elements, showcasing refined artistry. The reverse displays the iconic Athenian owl standing on an amphora, accompanied by an olive branch and the magistrates' names. The owl, a symbol of Athens and wisdom, is rendered with meticulous detail, indicative of the era's skilled, though anonymous, die engravers.
Technical/Grading:Struck in silver, this tetradrachm weighs 16.99 grams and measures 29 millimeters, consistent with the Attic standard. Critical high-points for wear assessment include Athena's helmet crests and the intricate Pegasus/griffin motif, alongside the owl's breast feathers and eye. A strong strike, often seen on the broad flans of this series, ensures sharp definition of these details. Thompson#379k denotes a specific die combination, vital for identifying varieties and evaluating strike quality, centering, and potential die wear.