Tetradrachm - Kamnaskires III and Anzaze
| Đơn vị phát hành | Elymais |
|---|---|
| Năm | 82 BC - 73 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Tiền tệ | Drachm (247 BC-224 AD) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 15.96 g |
| Đường kính | 28.5 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Alram#454 cf. Elymais#7.1.1-1 var. |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires and Queen Anzaze; anchor symbol behind. |
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| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Zeus seated left, holding scepter and Nike, who crowns him; monogram below his arm. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
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