Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Phasis (Kolchis) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 480 BC - 450 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Didrachm (2) |
| Tiền tệ | Drachm |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 10.78 g |
| Đường kính | 21 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered, Incuse |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | SNG BM Black Sea#1010, BostonMFA#1352, GCV#3627, Hind#2, Regling Kunstwerk#280, Kraay&Hirm#692 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Lion with open jaws, head turned back, to left or right. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Female character (or Minotaur?) with kneeling bull's head in an incuse rectangle. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | Phasis, modern-day Poti, Georgia |
| Số lượng đúc | ND (480 BC - 450 BC) |
| ID Numisquare | 4786634388 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context:This silver didrachm, issued by the Greek colony of Phasis in Kolchis (modern Georgia) between 480 and 450 BC, marks a pivotal era. As a crucial trading hub on the eastern Black Sea, Phasis controlled access to a resource-rich interior. This period, transitioning from Archaic to Early Classical, saw significant geopolitical shifts. The issuance of substantial coinage underscores Phasis's economic autonomy, strategic importance, and robust commercial power.
Artistry:The didrachm's design embodies Early Classical numismatic artistry. The obverse typically features an androcephalic bull's head, symbolizing the river god Phasis, linking the city's identity to its vital waterway. The reverse consistently displays a formidable gorgoneion, an apotropaic protective symbol. While engraver attribution is unknown, the stylistic execution transitions from Archaic rigidity, showcasing developing naturalism and detailed rendering characteristic of the period.
Technical/Grading:Weighing 10.78 grams and measuring 21 millimeters, this silver didrachm represents a substantial currency. Key high-points for evaluation include the horns and facial details of the obverse bull's head, and the eyes, nose, and open mouth of the reverse gorgoneion. A strong strike would reveal crisp detail in these areas. Technical strike quality, including centering and flan shape, can vary. The consistent weight indicates a carefully maintained monetary standard.