Lepton - Paerisades II (Panticapaeum) (275 BC - 245 BC) front Lepton - Paerisades II (Panticapaeum) (275 BC - 245 BC) back
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Lepton - Paerisades II Panticapaeum 275 BC - 245 BC

 
Bronze 4.7 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
275 BC - 245 BC
Value
Lepton
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.7 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#266160
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Bull's head turned 3/4 to the left on the sides of ΠΑΝ

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΑΝ

Comment

Anokhin(1986) 132.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Lepton - Paerisades II (Panticapaeum) (275 BC - 245 BC) from Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) made of Bronze weighing 4.7 g is that it features an image of a satyr on the reverse side, which was a mythical creature in ancient Greek mythology known for its wild and unruly behavior. This design choice may have been intended to symbolize the untamed nature of the region and its people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (275 BC - 245 BC)  - - - - - -

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