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Stater - Asander 8 40 BC
8 (40 BC) year| Gold | 8.21 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Asander (46 BC - 17 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 8 (40 BC) |
| Calendar | Bosporan Kingdom - Asander era |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.21 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left on galley prow right, with wreath in extended right hand, palm in left; Π in inner left field; H (date) in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΣΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Π
H
Comment
This year 8 stater is particularly important, in that not only is it the first known stater of this year, it is also the only stater in Asander’s long series with a control mark on the obverse, and the only issue with the date in the exergue on the reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Stater - Asander 8 (40 BC) from Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) made of Gold weighing 8.21 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.
