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| Emisor | Caucasian Albania |
|---|---|
| Año | 100 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Drachm (1) |
| Moneda | Drachm |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 3.69 g |
| Diámetro | |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Sergeev#661 ff |
| Descripción del anverso | `Heracles` head, with dot-shape eye & large triangular nose |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | `Zeus` seated, but the seat has vanished, still holding bird and standard |
| Escritura del reverso | |
| Leyenda del reverso | |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
-100 -100 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 4760781480 |
| Información adicional |
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