Каталог
| Эмитент | Phanagoreia |
|---|---|
| Год | 90 BC - 79 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Didrachm (2) |
| Валюта | Drachm |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 8.73 g |
| Диаметр | 20 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | GCV#3612, SNG BM Black Sea#997, MacDonald#172 |
| Описание аверса | Wreathed head of Dionysos right. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Grape bunch and ethnic within ivy wreath; monogram above. |
| Письменность реверса | Greek |
| Надписи реверса |
ФАNA ΓOPI TΩN (Translation: Phanagoreia) |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (90 BC - 79 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9663408310 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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