Catalogus
| Uitgever | Sikyon |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 2.74 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered, Incuse |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Chimera walking left |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 9290501820 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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