Live auction - bgr_1059630 - PONTUS - KABEIRA Octochalque
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Live starting : Type : Octochalque
Date: c. 111-105 ou 95-90 AC.
Mint name / Town : Cabera, Pont
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 28 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 20,29 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée à l’usure importante mais régulière. L’exemplaire reste bien identifiable. Patine foncée
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Zeus à droite.
Reverse
Reverse description : Aigle debout à gauche sur un foudre.
Reverse legend : CABHRWN
Reverse translation : (de Cabera).
Commentary
Ce type pour la ville de Cabera (Néocésarée) semble beaucoup plus rare.
This type for the town of Cabera (Neocesarea) seems much rarer
This type for the town of Cabera (Neocesarea) seems much rarer
Historical background
PONTUS - KABEIRA
(1st century BC)
Cabera was founded by Pharnaces I (185-156 BC). It was a fortress palace. It became a city under the reign of Mithridates VI of Pontus (120-63 BC).
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