© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Æ18 Pylaimenes 108 BC - 89 BC
| Bronze | 3.77 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Sinope (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 108 BC - 89 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#351542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Staff of Hermes (winged caduceus)
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΠYΛΑΙΜΕΝΟ[Υ
[ΕΥ]ΕΡΓΕΤΟ[Υ]
Translation: King Pylaimenes Euergetes II or III
Comment
The attribution to Sinope is uncertain.
Interesting fact
The Pylaimenes coin from Sinope (Paphlagonia) was minted during the reign of King Pylaimenes, who ruled the city-state from 108 BC to 89 BC. This coin is significant because it features an image of the king on one side and a stylized image of the goddess Aphrodite on the other, which reflects the cultural and religious influences of the region during that time period. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin suggests that it was widely used in trade and commerce in the region.
