Caption

drachma, Pantikapaion, ears of corn, protoma of a griffin (iconographic), head of Apollo (iconographic), Black Sea, griffins, Apollo (mythology), countermarks (numism), plants; aw: head of Apollo in a laurel wreath to the right; rw: protoma of an eagle-headed griffin to the left, below it an ear of corn to the left, on the sides and at the top letters, countermark ?; 270–201 BC, Cimmerian Bosporus, Pantikapaion, coin, weight 2.12 g, diameter 14.8 x 14.5 mm

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A55_186

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Rights managed

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36.5Mb (1.6Mb) / 11.9in x 11.9in / 3571 x 3571 (300dpi)

Keywords

drachma Pantikapaion ears corn protoma griffin iconographic head Apollo Black Sea griffins mythology countermarks numism plants aw laurel wreath right rw eagle-headed griffin left ear sides top letters countermark 270–201 Bc Cimmerian Bosporus coin weight 2.12 g diameter round weathered metal object irregular edge showing worn raised profile human head relief visible facial contours textured hair surface areas darker gray lighter silvery gray highlights small hints greenish-blue patina.