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| Emisor | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| Año | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Moneda | Drachm |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 2.74 g |
| Diámetro | 12.0 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientación | |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Descripción del anverso | Chimera walking left |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
| Escritura del reverso | |
| Leyenda del reverso | |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 9290501820 |
| Información adicional |
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