Catalogue
| Émetteur | Alabanda |
|---|---|
| Année | 166 BC - 133 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Tridrachm (3) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 11.74 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | HN Online#1492 |
| Description de l’avers | Laureate head of Apollo right. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | City name above and below Pegasos rearing right. In right field ΙΔ (date); all within wreath. |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers | ΑΛΑΒΑΝ ΙΔ ΔΕΩΝ |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (166 BC - 133 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9476112610 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: This silver tridrachm, issued by the Carian city of Alabanda between 166 BC and 133 BC, marks a pivotal era in Hellenistic Asia Minor. Post-Peace of Apamea (188 BC), Alabanda, freed from Seleucid control, gained significant autonomy. Known for its Apollo Isotimos cult and pro-Roman alignment, the city enjoyed economic stability. The issuance of this substantial denomination reflects Alabanda's prosperity and identity amidst declining Hellenistic powers and the rising Roman Republic.
Artistry: The tridrachm's design exemplifies the refined Hellenistic stylistic school, characterized by naturalism and expressive qualities. The unnamed engraver'