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Æ 50 BC - 39 BC
| Bronze | 7.97 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Anazarbus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 39 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.97 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#352134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, Nike in right hand, scepter in left; monogram of Tarcondimotus (the Pirate) in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΑΖΑΡΒΟ
TΛΡ (initiales de Tarcondimotus)
Translation:
Anazarbus
monogram of Tarcondimotus
Comment
According to this site: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=4645044Tarcondimotus, a pirate, was made dynast by Pompey in 69 BC and crowned king by Marc Antony in 39 BC. He died at Actium in 31 BC. After he was crowned king, he issued a similar type with his portrait on the obverse and his name and title on the reverse. This type was likely struck before he was made king.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of the Roman general and statesman, Pompey the Great, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Pompey's campaigns in the eastern provinces of the Roman Republic, and its design reflects the political and cultural influences of the time.