Katalog
| 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