This paper begins with a discussion about the coin types chosen by Smyrna as neokoros, focusing on the innovative representation of the eponym Amazon Smyrna, wich offers a miniature of the temple itself. The discussion is then widened to the role of the ruler in the creation and shaping of buildings and cities. The analysis of several examples underlines that the creation of a model played a key role in defining royalty.

Smyrna neokoros. Riflessioni a margine del tipo monetale: Per una lettura iconologica del tipo.

Luigi Maria Caliò
2020-01-01

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This paper begins with a discussion about the coin types chosen by Smyrna as neokoros, focusing on the innovative representation of the eponym Amazon Smyrna, wich offers a miniature of the temple itself. The discussion is then widened to the role of the ruler in the creation and shaping of buildings and cities. The analysis of several examples underlines that the creation of a model played a key role in defining royalty.
2020
978-88-5491-083-6
Smyrna; neokoros; ideal-city; architectural model, kingship
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