Troas, Sigeon Æ circa 4th century BC (沒有保留價)





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特洛阿斯/西雉 AE9 單位幣,公元前4世紀左右鑄造;正面雅典娜戴盔向右,背面 ΣI-ΓE 與新月,直徑9.5 mm,重1.01 g,未分級,深黑光澤包漿。
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Description:
Troas, Sigeon. AE9 Unit. Struck circa 4th century BC. Beautiful Black Lustered Patina.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse: ΣI-ΓE, Crescent moon.
Diameter: 9,5 mm
Weight: 1,01 gr
Condition: See photos for condition, zoom in if needed.
Reference: BMC 21-24; McClean 7864; Weber 5441-5442; SNG von Aulock 1572; Traité II, 2417; SNG Cop 499-500; Lindgren I 383; Lewis 868
Historical Context:
Sigeon was a strategically positioned Greek city located at the mouth of the Hellespont in the Troas region. This diminutive bronze unit features Athena, the patron goddess of the city, whose sanctuary was famously situated on the Sigeion promontory. The reverse depicts a crescent moon, a symbol often associated with the local civic identity or religious observances specific to the area. Sigeon was a site of frequent contention between Athens and Mytilene due to its vital location controlling the entrance to the Black Sea trade routes. This specimen is particularly notable for its deep, lustered black patina, which highlights the fine details of the helmeted bust. Despite its small size, the coin reflects the high standards of engraving found in the regional mints of Troas during the classical period.
重要信息:由于海关规定,我们仅在欧盟境内发货。请在竞标前确保您拥有有效的欧盟送货地址。
Description:
Troas, Sigeon. AE9 Unit. Struck circa 4th century BC. Beautiful Black Lustered Patina.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right.
Reverse: ΣI-ΓE, Crescent moon.
Diameter: 9,5 mm
Weight: 1,01 gr
Condition: See photos for condition, zoom in if needed.
Reference: BMC 21-24; McClean 7864; Weber 5441-5442; SNG von Aulock 1572; Traité II, 2417; SNG Cop 499-500; Lindgren I 383; Lewis 868
Historical Context:
Sigeon was a strategically positioned Greek city located at the mouth of the Hellespont in the Troas region. This diminutive bronze unit features Athena, the patron goddess of the city, whose sanctuary was famously situated on the Sigeion promontory. The reverse depicts a crescent moon, a symbol often associated with the local civic identity or religious observances specific to the area. Sigeon was a site of frequent contention between Athens and Mytilene due to its vital location controlling the entrance to the Black Sea trade routes. This specimen is particularly notable for its deep, lustered black patina, which highlights the fine details of the helmeted bust. Despite its small size, the coin reflects the high standards of engraving found in the regional mints of Troas during the classical period.

