Catalog
| Issuer | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| Year | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Obverse description | Chimera walking left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9290501820 |
| Additional information |
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