Tetradrachm - Kamnaskires III and Anzaze
| Эмитент | Elymais |
|---|---|
| Год | 82 BC - 73 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Валюта | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 15.96 g |
| Диаметр | 28.5 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Alram#454 cf. Elymais#7.1.1-1 var. |
| Описание аверса | Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires and Queen Anzaze; anchor symbol behind. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Zeus seated left, holding scepter and Nike, who crowns him; monogram below his arm. |
| Письменность реверса | |
| Надписи реверса | |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (82 BC - 73 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1930850300 |
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Historical Context: This silver tetradrachm was issued by Kamnaskires III and his queen, Anzaze, rulers of Elymais (82-73 BC). Elymais, a semi-autonomous kingdom within the Parthian sphere, maintained a distinct numismatic tradition. The joint depiction of Kamnaskires III and Anzaze is particularly significant, highlighting the queen's prominent political or dynastic role, a rare occurrence. This period reflects Elymais's assertion of independence and unique cultural identity amidst regional power dynamics.
Artistry: The design exemplifies the blend of Hellenistic and local Parthian artistic conventions prevalent in Elymaean coinage. While engravers remain anonymous, the stylistic school draws from Greek tradition for portraiture, evident in the diademed busts. The obverse typically features the conjoined busts of Kamnaskires III and Anzaze, often with distinct individual features