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Stater - Asander 16 32 BC
16 (32 BC) year| Gold | 8.00 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Asander (46 BC - 17 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 (32 BC) |
| Calendar | Bosporan Kingdom - Asander era |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.00 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike, holding wreath in extended right hand, palm frond in left, standing left on prow left; ςI (date) to inner left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ΑΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ςI
Interesting fact
The Bosporan Kingdom, where this coin was minted, was a ancient Greek state that existed from the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD. It was located on the Crimean Peninsula, which is now part of Ukraine, and was known for its rich agricultural land and strategic location on the Black Sea. The kingdom was a major center of trade and commerce, and its coins, like the Stater - Asander 16, were widely used in the region.
