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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dichalkon - Parisades IV Philometor Panticapaeum 135 BC - 125 BC
| Bronze | 1.85 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Parisades IV Philometor (Παιρισάδης Φιλομήτωρ) (150 BC - 125 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 135 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Caps of the Dioskuroi
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑΝΤΙ
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 176.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and barbarian elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's head wearing a bashlyk, a traditional Scythian hat, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, likely Demeter, standing left and holding a grain ear, symbolizing the fertility of the land. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Bosporan Kingdom, which was located at the crossroads of Greek, Scythian, and Persian civilizations.
