Asarion - Gepaepyris Panticapaeum

€382,216.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year37-39
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAssarion (0.1)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1425, MacDonald#306, RPC Online I#1907
Obverse descriptionDraped and diademed bust of Queen Gepaepyris right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΙϹϹΗϹ ΓΗΠΑΙΠΥΡƐΩϹ
(Translation: Queen Gepaepyris)
Reverse descriptionHead of Aphrodite Apatura to right, wearing kalathos and veil. Value lettering behind.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringIB
(Translation: IB = 12 units (asarion))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (37-39)  - -
Catalog ID2414384820
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