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Stater - Asander 23 25 BC
23 (25 BC) year| Gold | 7.66 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Asander (46 BC - 17 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 23 (25 BC) |
| Calendar | Bosporan Kingdom - Asander era |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.66 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#385031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left on prow, holding palm frond in her left hand and crowning the king's name with her right; in inner left field, KΓ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - AΣANΔPOY
КГ
Comment
Anokhin (1986) #241; Nowotka 21a-23a.Options for writing the date - ΓΚ and КГ.
Mass varies: 7.66–8.14 g;
Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Asander 23 (25 BC) from Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) made of Gold weighing 7.66 g is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the Griffin on its reverse side. The Griffin is a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, and it was considered a symbol of protection and strength in ancient times. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the culture and beliefs of the Bosporan Kingdom during the 1st century BC.
