Catalogo
| Emittente | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| Anno | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 2.74 g |
| Diametro | 12.0 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Chimera walking left |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9290501820 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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