Octadrachm

発行体 Tyre
年号 104 BC - 103 BC
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 Octadrachm (8)
通貨 Drachm
材質 Gold
重量 28.34 g
直径 28 mm
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 GCV#5917
表面の説明 Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right.
表面の文字体系
表面の銘文
裏面の説明 Double cornucopiae.
裏面の文字体系 Greek
裏面の銘文 TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) -
Numisquare ID 5861016750
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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

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