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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ19 - Pharnakes I 185 BC - 125 BC
| Bronze | 4.53 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Pharnakeia (Pontos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 185 BC - 125 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zebu butting right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΑΡΝA ΚΕΩΝ
Translation: Pharnakeia
Interesting fact
The Pharnakes I coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a king who ruled over a kingdom that no longer exists. The Pontos kingdom, which was located in modern-day Turkey, was absorbed into the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC, and the Pharnakes dynasty came to an end. As a result, coins like the one are highly sought after by collectors and historians interested in the history of the ancient world.