Octadrachm

İhraççı Tyre
Yıl 104 BC - 103 BC
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer Octadrachm (8)
Para birimi Drachm
Bileşim Gold
Ağırlık 28.34 g
Çap 28 mm
Kalınlık
Şekil Round (irregular)
Teknik Hammered
Yönlendirme Variable alignment ↺
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) GCV#5917
Ön yüz açıklaması Veiled and turreted head of Tyche right.
Ön yüz yazısı
Ön yüz lejandı
Arka yüz açıklaması Double cornucopiae.
Arka yüz yazısı Greek
Arka yüz lejandı TYPOY IEPAΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣYΛOY ΓΚ
Kenar
Darphane
Basma adedi ND (104 BC - 103 BC) - ΓΚ (Year 23) -
Numisquare Kimliği 5861016750
Ek bilgiler

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

×