This replica coin reproduces a silver stater of Thebes, Boeotia, struck under the magistrate Damokles around 363–338 BCE. Thebes was one of the most powerful city-states of classical Greece, famed for its Sacred Band and its role in the shifting alliances of the 4th century BCE.
Historical Background: Thebes rose to prominence after defeating Sparta at the Battle of Leuctra (371 BCE), briefly becoming the leading power in Greece before being overshadowed by Macedonia under Philip II. Its coinage reflected civic pride and religious devotion, with designs highlighting Theban identity and divine associations.
Design & Symbolism:
Obverse (Front): Boeotian shield, emblem of Thebes, symbolizing military strength and civic unity.
Reverse (Back): Amphora with a club to the right, magistrate’s name ΔΑΜΟΚΛ(ΕΣ) across the field, all within a concave incuse circle. The amphora represents trade and Dionysian ritual, while the club is a symbol of Herakles, the Boeotian hero.
