Tauric Chersonesos, Pantikapaion; AR Obol; lion’s head/incuse
55,00 €
Description
Tauric Chersonesos, Pantikapaion, early 5th century BC. AR Obol. Lion’s head facing / Wind-mill incuse square.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR10 |
| Weight [g]: | 0,80 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | SNG BM Black Sea 837 |
| Commentary: | well centered, rough surfaces |
Historical Context
The depiction of lions on Grrek coinage are not merely symbolic, but related to animals who lived in the area into the historical times.
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