Caption

Bronze coin from Pantikapaion, 4th quarter of the 2nd century BC (Cimmerian Bosporus). Obverse: head of a bearded Satyr in an ivy wreath facing left. Reverse: cornucopia, Dioscuri caps topped with stars on the sides, inscription below. Iconography: Dioscuri caps, Satyr's head, cornucopia. Mythology: Satyr, Dioscuri. Weight 2.63 g; axis 330°; dimensions 17.1 × 16.3 mm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A55_312

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Rights managed

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38.7Mb (1.5Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3677 x 3677 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bronze coin Pantikapaion 4th quarter 2nd century BC Cimmerian Bosporus Obverse head bearded Satyr ivy wreath facing left Reverse cornucopia Dioscuri caps topped stars sides inscription Iconography Dioscuri caps Satyr's head Mythology Satyr Weight 2.63 g axis 330° dimensions round worn dark metal coin rough irregular surface uneven edges sitting white background coin areas dark brown black patches greenish patina slightly shiny spots faint raised indented shapes suggesting worn imagery across face.