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Bronze AE 50 BC - 47 BC
Bronze | 2.39 g | 13 mm |
Issuer | Olbia (Skythia) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 50 BC - 47 BC |
Currency | Drachm |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.39 g |
Diameter | 13 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#170853 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Star with eight rays
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 (front) side of the coin depicts a traditional Greek profile of a bearded male, likely a representation of the Greek god Dionysus, while the reverse (back) side features a Scythian-style horseman, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the two civilizations in the region.