Bosporan Kingdom Hemidrachm - Paerisades I, -340 – -330
Panticapaeum
Information
Country
Bosporan Kingdom
Bosporan Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Year
-340 – -330
Ruler
Paerisades I
(-344–-309)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, incuse
Weight (g)
2.68
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Bosporan Kingdom. Issued from -340 to -330. Struck in Silver. Measures 14 mm and weighs 2.68 g.
- Obverse
- Head of a youthful satyr to right, wearing an ivy wreath.
- Reverse
- Lion standing to right, turning his head back to left and raising his left forepaw; all within a shallow round incuse.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (340 BC - 330 BC) | — |
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