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| Эмитент | Tyre |
|---|---|
| Год | 104 BC - 103 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Octadrachm (8) |
| Валюта | Drachm |
| Состав | Gold |
| Вес | 28.34 g |
| Диаметр | 28 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | GCV#5917 |
| Описание аверса | Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Double cornucopiae. |
| Письменность реверса | Greek |
| Надписи реверса | TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) - |
| ID Numisquare | 5861016750 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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