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Stater - Asander 3 45 BC
3 (45 BC) year| Gold | 8.20 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Asander (46 BC - 17 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 3 (45 BC) |
| Calendar | Bosporan Kingdom - Asander era |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.20 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#395002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike, holding wreath in extended right hand, cradling palm frond in left arm, standing left on prow left; TЭ [Γ] (sic, date) across upper field, A to inner left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
APXONTOΣ
AΣANΔPOY
ΒΟΣΠΟΡΟΥ
Г
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 223.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Asander 3 (45 BC) from Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) made of Gold weighing 8.20 g is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the Griffin on one side, which was a symbol of protection and strength in ancient Greek mythology.
