No. 102619452

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Thrace, Pantikapaion Æ 310–304 BC
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Thrace, Pantikapaion Æ 310–304 BC

Cimmerian Bosporos – Pantikapaion Circa 310–304 BC AE (Orichalcum) – Pantikapaion mint (modern-day Kerch, Crimea) An attractive bronze issue from Pantikapaion, the principal city of the Cimmerian Bosporos and an important Greek trading hub on the Black Sea. The obverse features a bearded head of a satyr facing right, a distinctive and expressive design associated with Dionysian imagery. The reverse shows the forepart of a griffin to the left, with a sturgeon below — a unique combination reflecting both mythological symbolism and the economic importance of fishing and trade in the region. Coins from Pantikapaion are well known for their artistic character and cultural blend of Greek and local influences. A highly interesting and collectible piece from the Black Sea region, with strong historical and iconographic appeal. Specifications: Period: circa 310–304 BC Mint: Pantikapaion (modern-day Kerch, Crimea) Denomination: AE Metal: AE (Orichalcum) Weight: 6.82 g Diameter: 21 mm Condition: Good Very Fine, minor deposits Reference: HGC 7, 113; MacDonald 69; SNG BM Black Sea 869–71; SNG Stancomb 547 Provenance: Ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 32, Lot 437 Please carefully view the photos for your own impression of the coin. Shipping & Packaging: Items are packed securely and shipped with Track & Trace. Shipping only within the European Union. No shipping to the USA due to tariffs.

No. 102619452

No longer available
Thrace, Pantikapaion Æ 310–304 BC

Thrace, Pantikapaion Æ 310–304 BC

Cimmerian Bosporos – Pantikapaion
Circa 310–304 BC
AE (Orichalcum) – Pantikapaion mint (modern-day Kerch, Crimea)

An attractive bronze issue from Pantikapaion, the principal city of the Cimmerian Bosporos and an important Greek trading hub on the Black Sea.

The obverse features a bearded head of a satyr facing right, a distinctive and expressive design associated with Dionysian imagery. The reverse shows the forepart of a griffin to the left, with a sturgeon below — a unique combination reflecting both mythological symbolism and the economic importance of fishing and trade in the region.

Coins from Pantikapaion are well known for their artistic character and cultural blend of Greek and local influences.

A highly interesting and collectible piece from the Black Sea region, with strong historical and iconographic appeal.

Specifications:
Period: circa 310–304 BC
Mint: Pantikapaion (modern-day Kerch, Crimea)
Denomination: AE
Metal: AE (Orichalcum)
Weight: 6.82 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Condition: Good Very Fine, minor deposits
Reference: HGC 7, 113; MacDonald 69; SNG BM Black Sea 869–71; SNG Stancomb 547

Provenance:
Ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 32, Lot 437

Please carefully view the photos for your own impression of the coin.

Shipping & Packaging:
Items are packed securely and shipped with Track & Trace.
Shipping only within the European Union.
No shipping to the USA due to tariffs.

Bidding closed
Carmen Vera Gutiérrez
Expert
Estimate  € 190 - € 210

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