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Æ14 400 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Pantikapaion (Taurica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Π-A N to left and right and beneath plough, palm branch above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The griffin was a symbol of protection and guardianship in ancient Greek mythology, and its presence on the coin may suggest that the city of Pantikapaion was a place of significant cultural and economic importance.
