Caption

Bronze coin, Pantikapaion; obverse: head of bearded satyr facing left; reverse: bull head facing left with letters at sides and top; early 3rd century BC, Cimmerian Bosporus (Pantikapaion); iconography: bull head, satyr head (mythology), bulls, animals; coin; diameter 17.0–17.4 mm; weight 5.17 g; axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A41_213

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Keywords

Bronze coin Pantikapaion obverse head bearded satyr facing left reverse bull head facing left letters sides top early 3rd century BC Cimmerian Bosporus iconography bull head satyr head mythology bulls animals coin diameter 17.0–17.4 mm weight 5.17 g axis 180° circular worn metallic object dark gray black patina showing irregular edges surface texture center features raised roughly rounded form curved projections shallow indented areas surface displays mix matte slightly reflective spots shades black lighter gray object weathered uneven rim small pits scratches.