Katalog
| Emitent | Aphytis |
|---|---|
| Rok | 450 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Hemidrachm (1/2) |
| Měna | Drachm |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 1.93 g |
| Průměr | 10.5 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Tzamalis#43 , BostonMFA#2317 |
| Popis líce | Kantharos on a high stem; in the field to right, three pellets. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Irregular incuse square. |
| Písmo rubu | |
| Opis rubu | |
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| Náklad |
ND (-450) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2376854000 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This silver triobol, struck by Aphytis around 450 BC, dates to the Early Classical era. Aphytis, a significant polis in Chalcidice, was an active Delian League member, navigating Athenian dominance. Coinage issuance underscores its economic autonomy and participation in Aegean trade. These triobols, a common denomination, facilitated daily commerce and expressed the city's independent identity and prosperity.
Artistry: The design reflects the prevailing Severe Style, a transitional phase towards Classical naturalism. While the engraver remains anonymous, typical for this era, the artistic execution adhered to civic iconography. Aphytis triobols commonly feature a dignified head of Zeus Ammon on the obverse, characterized by a powerful profile and prominent ram's horn. The reverse typically depicts an eagle, often with folded wings, a symbol of divine power, rendered with nascent three-dimensionality.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 1.93 grams and measuring 10.5 millimeters, this diminutive silver triobol presents specific technical considerations. High-points susceptible to wear or weak strike include Zeus Ammon's hair, beard, and ram's horn on the obverse, and the eagle's head and wing tips on the reverse. A well-struck example exhibits sharp details in these areas. Technical strike qualities often vary; centering can be imperfect, and the small flan might lead to off-flan design elements. Clarity of legend and overall crispness indicate strike quality and preservation.