Catalogus
| Uitgever | Tyre |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Octadrachm (8) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Gold |
| Gewicht | 28.34 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | GCV#5917 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Double cornucopiae. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde | TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) - |
| Numisquare-ID | 5861016750 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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