© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Parisades III Panticapaeum 175 BC - 165 BC
| Silver | 3.37 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 165 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ПАN
Comment
Anokhin (1986) #159.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's head wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style image of the goddess Aphrodite. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the Bosporan Kingdom, which was a Greek colony that was later absorbed into the Persian Empire.
