Catalogue
| Émetteur | Ainianes |
|---|---|
| Année | 80 BC - 40 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Trihemidrachm (3⁄2) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 7.66 g |
| Diamètre | |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | BCD Thessaly I#1019 |
| Description de l’avers | Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing an Attic helmet adorned with Pegasus, tendril, and four horse protomes |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Greek |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Phemios, as a slinger, nude but for chlamys over his shoulder and sword on baldric, standing facing, head turned to right, shooting his sling to right. Behind him, two spears leaning against his right leg and to right, trophy |
| Écriture du revers | Greek |
| Légende du revers | ΑΙΝΙΑΝΩΝ ΕΥΚΡΑΤΗΣ |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (80 BC - 40 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9446850430 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Struck by the Ainianes at Hypata under magistrate Nikarchos (80-40 BC), this Trihemidrachm reflects Thessaly's complex transition. Rome's influence was paramount, yet the Ainianes maintained local autonomy through silver coinage. Nikarchos's magistracy at Hypata underscores the vitality of local administration and economic activity, highlighting the persistent importance of local identity amidst shifting Roman hegemony.
Artistry: The Trihemidrachm's artistic style is Late Hellenistic, blending classical reverence with evolving realism. Though the engraver is anonymous, the design adhered to established Ainianian iconography. The obverse likely featured a prominent local deity or hero, such as Zeus or Athena, embodying Hypata's civic identity. The reverse typically displayed magistrate Nikarchos's name alongside a complementary symbol, executed with a robust, characteristic hand.
Technical/Grading: At 7.66 grams, this silver Trihemidrachm maintains a consistent weight standard. High-points, typically the highest relief areas like a deity's hair or forehead, are prone to wear. Technical strike quality varies; a superior example exhibits a full, centered strike on a well-formed flan with minimal die wear. The metal's purity and surface preservation significantly influence the overall grade and aesthetic appeal.