Katalog
| Emitent | Tyre |
|---|---|
| Rok | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Octadrachm (8) |
| Měna | Drachm |
| Složení | Gold |
| Hmotnost | 28.34 g |
| Průměr | 28 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | GCV#5917 |
| Popis líce | Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Double cornucopiae. |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) - |
| ID Numisquare | 5861016750 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This gold octadrachm from Tyre, dated 104-103 BC, emerges during a period of significant geopolitical flux. While nominally under Seleucid suzerainty, Tyre, a preeminent Phoenician city-state, asserted economic and political independence amidst Seleucid dynastic struggles. The issuance of this high-value gold denomination (28.34 grams) testifies to Tyre's immense wealth from maritime trade and strategic importance. It likely served as a prestigious instrument for large-scale international transactions or a declaration of sovereignty.
Artistry: The coin's iconography adheres to Tyre's established Hellenistic-Phoenician artistic tradition. The obverse features Melqart