Caption

Bronze coin, Pantikapaion (as Kaisarea), end of the 1st century BC, Cimmerian Bosporus. Obverse: woman's head in kalathos and veil (Aphrodite Urania?) facing right, pearl rim. Reverse: scepter vertically, inscription in two rows on both sides, letter H in right field, pearl rim. Subject/iconography: woman's head; Aphrodite; Aphrodite Urania. Maker: Terlecki, Ignacy (1860–1916). Coin. Weight 6.70 g. Dimensions: 20.8 mm; 21.1 mm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A53_477

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Bronze coin Pantikapaion Kaisarea 1st century BC Cimmerian Bosporus Obverse woman's head kalathos veil Aphrodite Urania facing right pearl rim Reverse scepter vertically inscription two rows sides letter H right field Subject iconography Aphrodite Maker Terlecki Ignacy 1860–1916 Coin Weight 6.70 g Dimensions 20.8 mm 21.1 mm round weathered metal object raised rim shallow central depression showing uneven textured surface irregular edges object displays mix dark brown rusty reddish-brown muted gray tones subtle lighter highlights raised areas faint vertical ridge running center divides inner area two sections.