Catalogus
| Uitgever | Caucasian Albania |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 100 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Drachm (1) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 3.69 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Sergeev#661 ff |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | `Heracles` head, with dot-shape eye & large triangular nose |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | `Zeus` seated, but the seat has vanished, still holding bird and standard |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
-100 -100 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 4760781480 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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