Katalog
| Emitent | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| Rok | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Měna | Drachm |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 2.74 g |
| Průměr | 12.0 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientace | |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Popis líce | Chimera walking left |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
| Písmo rubu | |
| Opis rubu | |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9290501820 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This Triobol was issued by the city-state of Sikyon between 450 BC and 425 BC, a pivotal era in Classical Greece. Sikyon, a prominent Peloponnesian city, was renowned for its cultural and artistic achievements. This period encompassed the lead-up to and early stages of the Peloponnesian War, with Sikyon often allied with Sparta, playing a significant regional role. The consistent issuance of this coinage underscores Sikyon's economic vitality and integration into the Hellenic monetary system during a time of intense conflict and artistic innovation.
Artistry: The design exemplifies evolving artistic trends of the Early to High Classical period. Though engravers remain anonymous, these