Triobol

Emittente Argos (Argolis)
Anno 125 BC - 80 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore Triobol (1/2)
Valuta Aeginetic drachm
Composizione Silver
Peso 2.55 g
Diametro 15 mm
Spessore
Forma Round (irregular)
Tecnica Hammered, Incuse
Orientamento Variable alignment ↺
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i Peloponnesos#1143 Greek#62 III#640
Descrizione del dritto Forepart of wolf at bay right.
Scrittura del dritto
Legenda del dritto
Descrizione del rovescio Large A in the centre with the letters Z-EY across upper field. Below, a club. All within incuse square.
Scrittura del rovescio Greek
Legenda del rovescio Α Ζ ΕΥ
Bordo
Zecca
Tiratura ND (125 BC - 80 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 6937417900
Informazioni aggiuntive

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'

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