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Chalkon Theodosia
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom |
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| Year | 360 BC - 340 BC |
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| Currency | Drachm |
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| Obverse description | Bare head of a female deity facing left, rendered in archaic Greek style with finely detailed hair drawn back and secured, covering the nape of the neck. The facial features are modeled with a strong profile, displaying a prominent nose and chin characteristic of early Pontic coinage. The portrait fills the flan with minimal surrounding field, consistent with small-denomination Bosporan bronzes of the mid-4th century BC. |
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| Reverse description | Forepart of a bull striding to the left, depicted in a vigorous, naturalistic style with musculature rendered in bold relief. The animal's head is turned slightly forward, with horns, muzzle, and forelegs clearly articulated. The abbreviated Greek civic legend ΘEOΔO arches above the bull's back in the upper field, identifying the issuing city of Theodosia. The composition is compact, suited to the small module of this Chalkon denomination. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΘEOΔO (Translation: Theodosia) |
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