Caption

Bronze coin from Pantikapaion; obverse: head of Apollo in a laurel wreath facing right, rectangular countermark (ear of corn); reverse: tripod, behind it a thyrsus with ribbons diagonally to the right, monograms left and right, inscription in two rows on the sides; iconography includes Apollo, tripod, thyrsus, ears of corn; countermarks and monograms present. Cimmerian Bosporus (Pantikapaion), 1st quarter of 1st century BC (95–65 BC). Weight 7.90 g; diameter ~22.2 mm x 22.1 mm. Maker: Ignatius Terlecki (1860–1916) noted.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A55_378

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Bronze coin Pantikapaion obverse head Apollo laurel wreath facing right rectangular countermark ear corn reverse tripod thyrsus ribbons diagonally monograms left inscription two rows sides iconography includes ears countermarks monograms present Cimmerian Bosporus 1st quarter 1st century BC 95–65 Bc Weight 7.90 g diameter ~22.2 mm x 22.1 mm Maker Ignatius Terlecki 1860–1916 noted round dark metallic object worn textured surface occupying center white background showing raised recessed areas suggesting stamped designs shapes object displays range dark brown black hints muted bronze tones irregular edges slightly uneven rim several embossed motifs irregular markings across face vertical structure- form near top cluster curved linear elements lower half sharing dark metallic coloration worn patina.