Sikyon was an ancient Greek city state situated in the northern Peloponnesus between Corinth and Achaea.
An ancient monarchy at the times of the Trojan War, the city was ruled by a number of tyrants during the Archaic and Classical period and became a democracy in the 3rd century BC. Sicyon was celebrated for its contributions to ancient Greek art, producing many famous painters and sculptors. In Hellenistic times it was also the home of Aratus of Sicyon, the leader of the Achaean League.
The destruction of Corinth (146 BC) brought Sikyon new territory and the presidency over the Isthmian games, yet in Cicero's time it had fallen deep into debt. Under the Roman empire it was overshadowed by the restored cities of Corinth and Patrae, and in 150 AD it was almost desolate.
An ancient monarchy at the times of the Trojan War, the city was ruled by a number of tyrants during the Archaic and Classical period and became a democracy in the 3rd century BC. Sicyon was celebrated for its contributions to ancient Greek art, producing many famous painters and sculptors. In Hellenistic times it was also the home of Aratus of Sicyon, the leader of the Achaean League.
The destruction of Corinth (146 BC) brought Sikyon new territory and the presidency over the Isthmian games, yet in Cicero's time it had fallen deep into debt. Under the Roman empire it was overshadowed by the restored cities of Corinth and Patrae, and in 150 AD it was almost desolate.
Modern location: Ruins
(1)
Sikyon
An
AR
Hemidrachm
struck c. 330-280 BC
in
Sikyon
Obverse: Chimera walking left; ΣI
Reverse: dove flying left, •
Diameter:
15 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 2.79 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 2.79 g
No notes for this coin
BCD Peloponnesos 292; SNG Cop 64; BMC Peloponnesus p. 46, 124
(2)
Sikyon
Obverse: Dove flying left
Reverse: M Monogram
Diameter:
11 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 2.1 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 2.1 g
SIKYONIA, Sikyon
SNG Copenhagen 103
