Octadrachm

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)
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Каталожные номера GCV#5917
Описание аверса Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right.
Письменность аверса
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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

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