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Obol - Pharnakes II Panticapaeum 63 BC - 47 BC
| Bronze | 18.22 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Pharnakes II (63 BC - 47 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 63 BC - 47 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.22 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; monogram to left, star to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΑΝΤΙΚΑΠΑΙΤΩΝ
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 214; SNG BM Black Sea 945 var. (ethnic in two lines).
Interesting fact
The Obol coin of Pharnakes II (Panticapaeum) from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) was used as a form of currency during the 1st century BC. It was made of bronze and weighed 18.22 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the economy of the Bosporan Kingdom, which was an ancient state that existed from the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD. The coin's design featured an image of Pharnakes II, who was the ruler of the kingdom at the time, and was used for everyday transactions and trade.
