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| Эмитент | Sikyon |
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| Год | 450 BC - 425 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm |
| Валюта | Drachm |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 2.74 g |
| Диаметр | 12.0 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered, Incuse |
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| Каталожные номера | BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210 |
| Описание аверса | Chimera walking left |
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| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square |
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| Гурт | |
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| Тираж |
ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9290501820 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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