{"product_id":"ac-0416-ancient-greece-330-280-bc-chimaera-dove-sikyon-silver-hemidrachm-au55","title":"Ancient Greece 330-280 BC Chimaera\/Dove Sikyon Silver Hemidrachm AU-UNC (AU55)","description":"Ancient Greece 330-280 BC Chimaera\/Dove Sikyon Silver Hemidrachm AU-UNC (AU55)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSikyon, located in the northern Peloponnese near Corinth, was an influential city-state in ancient Greece known for its contributions to art and politics. It prospered especially in the Archaic and Classical periods, gaining fame as a center of painting and sculpture, producing some of the most renowned artists of antiquity. Politically, Sikyon often shifted alliances, at times under Corinthian, Spartan, or Macedonian influence, but it maintained a distinct identity. The city also minted its own coinage, usually featuring the dove, a local symbol. Though eventually absorbed into the Achaean League and later the Roman sphere, Sikyon’s cultural achievements helped shape the artistic legacy of ancient Greece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse: A chimaera walking to the left. \u003cbr\u003eReverse: A dove flying left. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eIssuer: Sikyon \u003cbr\u003eComposition: Silver \u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 2.82 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: Approx. 16 mm \u003cbr\u003eMint: Sicyon, Peloponnesus, Greece","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52643648602401,"sku":"AC-0416","price":495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/AC-0416.jpg?v=1778267342","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/ac-0416-ancient-greece-330-280-bc-chimaera-dove-sikyon-silver-hemidrachm-au55","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}