Didrachm

صادرکننده Phanagoreia
سال 90 BC - 79 BC
نوع Standard circulation coin
ارزش Didrachm (2)
واحد پول Drachm
ترکیب Silver
وزن 8.73 g
قطر 20 mm
ضخامت
شکل Round (irregular)
تکنیک Hammered
جهت Variable alignment ↺
حکاک(ها)
در گردش تا
مرجع(ها) GCV#3612, SNG BM Black Sea#997, MacDonald#172
توضیحات روی سکه Wreathed head of Dionysos right.
خط روی سکه
نوشته‌های روی سکه
توضیحات پشت سکه Grape bunch and ethnic within ivy wreath; monogram above.
خط پشت سکه Greek
نوشته‌های پشت سکه ФАNA ΓOPI TΩN
(Translation: Phanagoreia)
لبه
ضرابخانه
تیراژ ضرب ND (90 BC - 79 BC) - -
شناسه Numisquare 9663408310
اطلاعات تکمیلی

Historical Context: This silver didrachm, issued by Phanagoreia between 90 BC and 79 BC, marks a critical period for the Bosporan Kingdom. A prominent Greek city on the Taman Peninsula, Phanagoreia was deeply involved in late Hellenistic geopolitical struggles. This timeframe coincides with the Third Mithridatic War, where Mithridates VI Eupator of Pontus challenged Roman dominance. As a key ally within Mithridates’ sphere, Phanagoreia’s coinage reflects its economic vitality and strategic importance, funding trade and military during a tumultuous era.

Artistry: The didrachm’s artistry exemplifies the Late Hellenistic style prevalent in the Black Sea region. The

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