Bosporan Kingdom Stater - Pharnakes II, -51 – -50
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Information
Country
Bosporan Kingdom
Bosporan Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-51 – -50
Ruler
Pharnakes II
(-63–-47)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.09
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Bosporan Kingdom. Issued from -51 to -50. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8.09 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust of Pharnakes II right.
- Reverse
- Apollo seated left on leonine throne, branch in extended right hand, left arm resting on grounded kithara; tripod to left, ZMΣ (date) above ivy leaf to right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (51 BC - 50 BC) | — | — | Anokhin (1986) #220 var./Anokhin (2011) #1310 var. /MacDonald#186/2 var. - monogram A to left and ivy leaf to right | ||
| ND (51 BC - 50 BC) | — | — | Anokhin (1986) #220/Anokhin (2011) #1309/MacDonald # 186/1 - tripod to left and no ivy leaf to right | ||
| ND (51 BC - 50 BC) | — | € 24000,00 | Anokhin (1986) #220/Anokhin (2011) #1310/MacDonald # 186/2 - no tripod to left and ivy leaf to right | ||
| ND (51 BC - 50 BC) | — | — | Anokhin (1986) #220/Anokhin (2011) #1311/MacDonald#- - no tripod to left and monogram instead of ivy leaf to right |
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