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Æ20 Countermarked 275 BC - 245 BC
| Bronze | 5.88 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Pantikapaion (Taurica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 245 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.88 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#158094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
ПАN, Bow and arrow. Overstrucked with a "star" countermark
Script: Greek
Lettering: ПАN
Comment
Anokhin (1986) #133 var.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a countermark, which is a secondary marking or symbol that was added to the coin after it was minted. The countermark on this coin is a small image of a dolphin, which was likely added to indicate that the coin was issued by a specific authority or to commemorate a particular event. The use of countermarks on coins was a common practice in ancient times and can provide valuable information to historians and collectors about the origins and circulation of coins.
