Katalog
| Emittent | Caucasian Albania |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 100 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | Drachm (1) |
| Währung | Drachm |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 3.69 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Sergeev#661 ff |
| Aversbeschreibung | `Heracles` head, with dot-shape eye & large triangular nose |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | |
| Reversbeschreibung | `Zeus` seated, but the seat has vanished, still holding bird and standard |
| Reversschrift | |
| Reverslegende | |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
-100 -100 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 4760781480 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This Silver Drachm, anonymously issued by Caucasian Albania around 100 BC, emerges from a pivotal period. Caucasian Albania was consolidating its identity amidst geopolitical flux between the declining Seleucid Empire, ascendant Parthia, and the expanding Kingdom of Pontus. The coin’s anonymous nature suggests a collective tribal authority or a nascent state issuing a standardized type. Its issuance reflects increasing economic sophistication and a move towards formalized monetary systems, crucial for asserting nascent statehood.
Artistry: Lacking a named engraver, this drachm adheres to the prevalent Hellenistic stylistic school, common in the region due to pervasive Greek cultural influence. Such anonymous drachms typically feature a stylized head of a deity or