Bosporan Kingdom Stater - Leukon I, -370 – -360
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Information
Country
Bosporan Kingdom
Bosporan Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-370 – -360
Ruler
Leukon I (Λευκὼν)
(-389–-349)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.19
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Bosporan Kingdom. Issued from -370 to -360. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 9.19 g.
- Obverse
- Head of a satyr to left, with a pointed beard, a goat’s ear and a pug nose, wearing an ivy wreath
- Reverse
- Griffin prancing on a grain ear to left, his head facing and holding a spear in his jaws (its shaft forming the crossbar of the Α), and with his right forepaw raised
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (370 BC - 360 BC) | — |
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