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Tetradrachm - Spartocus III Panticapaeum 303 BC - 293 BC

 
Silver 15.78 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
King
Spartocus III (304 BC - 284 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
303 BC - 293 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.78 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#382504
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse grazing left on groundline with two plants.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΑΝΤΙ

Comment

Anokhin (1986) #117.

Mass varies: 14.07–16.00 g;
Diameter varies: 26–28 mm;

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the Griffin, which is a hybrid of a lion and an eagle, symbolizing the power and strength of the Bosporan Kingdom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (303 BC - 293 BC)  - - - - - -

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