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| 発行体 | Caucasian Albania |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 100 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | Drachm (1) |
| 通貨 | Drachm |
| 材質 | Silver |
| 重量 | 3.69 g |
| 直径 | |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | Sergeev#661 ff |
| 表面の説明 | `Heracles` head, with dot-shape eye & large triangular nose |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | `Zeus` seated, but the seat has vanished, still holding bird and standard |
| 裏面の文字体系 | |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
-100 -100 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4760781480 |
| 追加情報 |
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