Tetradrachm - Kamnaskires III and Anzaze
| İhraççı | Elymais |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 82 BC - 73 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Para birimi | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Bileşim | Silver |
| Ağırlık | 15.96 g |
| Çap | 28.5 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Alram#454 cf. Elymais#7.1.1-1 var. |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires and Queen Anzaze; anchor symbol behind. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Zeus seated left, holding scepter and Nike, who crowns him; monogram below his arm. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | |
| Arka yüz lejandı | |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (82 BC - 73 BC) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 1930850300 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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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