Katalog
| Emittent | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Währung | Drachm |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 2.74 g |
| Durchmesser | 12.0 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered, Incuse |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Chimera walking left |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | |
| Reversbeschreibung | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
| Reversschrift | |
| Reverslegende | |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 9290501820 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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