Katalog
| Emittent | Tyre |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | Octadrachm (8) |
| Währung | Drachm |
| Material | Gold |
| Gewicht | 28.34 g |
| Durchmesser | 28 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | GCV#5917 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | |
| Reversbeschreibung | Double cornucopiae. |
| Reversschrift | Greek |
| Reverslegende | TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) - |
| Numisquare-ID | 5861016750 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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