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bgr_925650 - THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Drachme

THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Drachme XF/AU
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Type : Drachme
Date: c. 400-350 AC.
Mint name / Town : Apollonia
Metal : silver
Diameter : 13,5 mm
Orientation dies : 9 h.
Weight : 2,65 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Flan court, ovale, centré. Joli revers. Portrait à l’usure régulière. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
WSC.37  - Cop.455  - GC.1655

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête de Méduse de face, entourée de serpents.

Reverse

Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Ancre renversée, cantonnée d’un A à gauche et d’une écrevisse à droite.

Commentary

Poids léger.

Historical background

THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA

(4th century BC)

Apollonia Pontica, located on Pont-Euxin was a Milesian colony. The city was famous for its temple of Apollo and its colossal statue, the work of Kalamis. When Lucullus captured the city in 73 BC, he had the statue of the god transported to Rome.

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