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Æ - Scilurus Olbia 130 BC - 120 BC
| Bronze | 6.04 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Skythia |
|---|---|
| King | Scilurus (150-108 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130 BC - 120 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.04 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grain ear, bow-in-bowcase and upright club; OΛBIO below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΚΙΛΟΥΡΟΥ
OΛBIO
Translation:
King Scilurus
Olbia
Comment
Frolova, Skilura, Type IA, 1–4; Alram 11; SNG BM Black Sea –; SNG Pushkin –; SNG Stancomb –; Sutzu II –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Scythian cultural influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Greek profile of a king, while the reverse side features a Scythian-style horseman, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Scythian rule in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (130 BC - 120 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Æ - Scilurus (Olbia) (130 BC - 120 BC) coin.