کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Tyre |
|---|---|
| سال | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Octadrachm (8) |
| واحد پول | Drachm |
| ترکیب | Gold |
| وزن | 28.34 g |
| قطر | 28 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | GCV#5917 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Double cornucopiae. |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 5861016750 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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