Tetrobol
| Émetteur | Capsa (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Année | 490 BC - 480 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 2.84 g |
| Diamètre | 12 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Capsa#1 , SNG ANS 7#228 , SNG Copenhagen#146 , AMNG III#1 , HGC 3.1#527 |
| Description de l’avers | Ithyphallic ass to right; kylix above. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Mill-sail incuse; K A in depressions. |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers | K A |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (490 BC - 480 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2330306020 |
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Historical Context: This silver tetrobol was issued by the ancient city of Capsa, located within Macedon, between 490 and 480 BC. This period marks the transition from the Archaic to Early Classical era, a time of significant political flux in the Greek world, including the looming threat of the Persian Wars. The independent coinage