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Drachm Nymphaeum 405 BC - 395 BC
| Silver | 4.95 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 405 BC - 395 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#411968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grape bunch on vine within incuse square.
Script: Greek
Lettering: NYN
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 61.
Interesting fact
The Drachm (Nymphaeum) coin from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) is interesting because it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a monarch, this coin features an image of a nymphaeum, which was a monumental public fountain or shrine dedicated to the nymphs in ancient Greek mythology. This design choice highlights the cultural and artistic exchange between the Bosporan Kingdom and the Greek world during that time period.
