Stater - Pharnakes II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year246 (51 BC)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.23 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1305-1308 , MacDonald#185 , HGC 7#198 , DCA#446
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Pharnakes II right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo seated left, holding laurel branch in extended right hand over tripod, left arm resting on kithara at his side; behind, ςMΣ (date) and monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN ςMΣ MEΓAΛOY ΦAPNAKOY
Edge
Mint
Mintage246 (51 BC)  - monogram below date -
246 (51 BC)  - without monogram below date -
246 (51 BC)  - ivy leaf below date -
Catalog ID5394190860
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