Caption

Bronze coin from Pantikapaion (Cimmerian Bosporus), beginning of the 3rd century BC. Obverse: head of bearded Satyr left; reverse: concave impression of the obverse. Satyr (mythology). Coin. Weight: 4.15 g. Dimensions: 17.2 mm and 16.6 mm. Makers/attribution: Terlecki, Ignacy (1860–1916)

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A55_122

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Keywords

Bronze coin Pantikapaion Cimmerian Bosporus 3rd century BC Obverse head bearded Satyr left reverse concave impression obverse Satyr mythology Coin Weight 4.15 g Dimensions 17.2 mm 16.6 mm Makers attribution Terlecki Ignacy 1860–1916 round dark metal object uneven slightly irregular edge sits white background surface raised worn relief features suggest curved flowing shapes scalloped petal- forms varied texture smoother dark areas slightly lighter greenish-tinged spots subtle brownish highlights.