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| Emissor | Caucasian Albania |
|---|---|
| Ano | 100 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Drachm (1) |
| Moeda | Drachm |
| Composição | Silver |
| Peso | 3.69 g |
| Diâmetro | |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | Sergeev#661 ff |
| Descrição do anverso | `Heracles` head, with dot-shape eye & large triangular nose |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | |
| Descrição do reverso | `Zeus` seated, but the seat has vanished, still holding bird and standard |
| Escrita do reverso | |
| Legenda do reverso | |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
-100 -100 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4760781480 |
| Informações adicionais |
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