Triobol

发行方 Sikyon
年份 450 BC - 425 BC
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 1 Triobol = 1/2 Drachm
货币 Drachm
材质 Silver
重量 2.74 g
直径 12.0 mm
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered, Incuse
方向
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 BCD Peloponnesos#163, SNG Copenhagen#5, 210
正面描述 Chimera walking left
正面文字
正面铭文
背面描述 Dove flying right, inverted san above head, inverted T (= τριώβολον) below and all within incuse square
背面文字
背面铭文
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (450 BC - 425 BC) - -
Numisquare 编号 9290501820
附加信息

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

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