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| Эмитент | Caucasian Albania |
|---|---|
| Год | 100 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Drachm (1) |
| Валюта | Drachm |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 3.69 g |
| Диаметр | |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | |
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| Каталожные номера | Sergeev#661 ff |
| Описание аверса | `Heracles` head, with dot-shape eye & large triangular nose |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
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| Описание реверса | `Zeus` seated, but the seat has vanished, still holding bird and standard |
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| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
-100 -100 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4760781480 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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