Stater - Asander 4 (44 BC) front Stater - Asander 4 (44 BC) back
Stater - Asander 4 (44 BC) photo
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Stater - Asander 4 44 BC

4 (44 BC) year
Gold 8.17 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
King
Asander (46 BC - 17 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
4 (44 BC)
Calendar
Bosporan Kingdom - Asander era
Value
Gold Stater (20)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
8.17 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#183426
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike striding left on prow of galley, holding wreath in her right hand and palm in her left

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Δ

Comment

Anokhin (1986) 228.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Asander 4 (44 BC) from Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) made of Gold weighing 8.17 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.