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| Emissor | Tyre |
|---|---|
| Ano | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Octadrachm (8) |
| Moeda | Drachm |
| Composição | Gold |
| Peso | 28.34 g |
| Diâmetro | 28 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | GCV#5917 |
| Descrição do anverso | Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | |
| Descrição do reverso | Double cornucopiae. |
| Escrita do reverso | Greek |
| Legenda do reverso | TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) - |
| ID Numisquare | 5861016750 |
| Informações adicionais |
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