Stater - Pharnakes II Panticapaeum

€381,178.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year55 BC - 54 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.10 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1301, MacDonald#182
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Pharnakes II right, with luxuriant hair.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo enthroned left in relaxed pose, holding in right hand laurel branch over tripod, his left elbow resting on lyre at his side; date ΓMΣ to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛE-ΩN ΓMΣ MEΓAΛOY ΦAPNAKOY
Edge
Mint
MintageND (55 BC - 54 BC)  - Pontic Year 243 (ΓMΣ) -
Catalog ID2554112820
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