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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater - Pharnakes II 245 52 BC
245 (52 BC) year| Gold | 8.02 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Pharnakes II (63 BC - 47 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 245 (52 BC) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.02 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left, holding laurel branch in extended right hand over tripod, left arm resting on kithara at his side; behind, EMΣ and monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
BAΣIΛE-ΩN
EMΣ
MEΓAΛOY
ΦAPNAKOY
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 219; Golenko-Karyszowski, NC 1972, p. 37, 6; A. N. Zograph, Ancient Coinage, part II, pl. XLIV, 3.
Interesting fact
The Bosporan Kingdom, where this coin was minted, was a ancient Greek state located on the Crimean Peninsula in modern-day Ukraine. It was established in the 5th century BC and lasted until the 4th century AD. The kingdom was known for its rich agricultural land, thriving trade economy, and diverse culture, which was influenced by both Greek and barbarian traditions. The coin , the Stater - Pharnakes II 245 (52 BC), was minted during the reign of Pharnaces II, who ruled the Bosporan Kingdom from 63 BC to 47 BC. The coin is made of gold and weighs 8.02 grams, which is a significant weight for a coin of that time period. It's a testament to the wealth and prosperity of the Bosporan Kingdom during Pharnaces II's reign.
