Catalog
| Issuer | Argos (Argolis) |
|---|---|
| Year | 125 BC - 80 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Triobol (1/2) |
| Currency | Aeginetic drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Peloponnesos#1143 Greek#62 III#640 |
| Obverse description | Forepart of wolf at bay right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Large A in the centre with the letters Z-EY across upper field. Below, a club. All within incuse square. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | Α Ζ ΕΥ |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (125 BC - 80 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6937417900 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by Argos (125 BC - 80 BC), this Triobol dates to the Late Hellenistic period. Despite increasing Roman influence after the Achaean War, Argos, a key Achaean League member, maintained its right to strike silver coinage. This issue signifies the city's economic autonomy and civic identity. Such fractional denominations were vital for local commerce, illustrating Argos's resilience amidst profound geopolitical shifts.
Artistry: Adhering to the Late Hellenistic stylistic school, this Triobol typically features traditional Argive iconography. The obverse almost invariably depicts a dignified Hera, Argos's patron goddess, often diademed or veiled, a motif central to the city'