bgr_668420 - THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Drachme

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Type : Drachme

Date: c. 450-400 AC.

Mint name / Town : Thrace, Apollonia Pontica

Metal : silver

Diameter : 12,5 mm

Orientation dies : 12 h.

Weight : 3,73 g.

Rarity : R2

Coments on the condition:

Exemplaire centré. Métal piqué. Usure régulière. Patine grise

Catalogue references :

WSC.30 - Cop.- - GC.1654 (140£) - BMC.1 (Mysia)

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Obverse description : Ancre cantonnée d’une écrevisse à gauche.

Reverse

Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Reverse description : Carré creux en ailes de moulin avec un motif en croix central prenant parfois la forme d’une swastika.

Commentary

Poids léger.

Historical background

THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA

(6th - 5th 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.

THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Hemiobole XF

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THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Drachme VF/XF

125.00 €

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THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Pointe de flèche XF

100.00 €

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THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Pointe de flèche XF

100.00 €

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THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Pointe de flèche XF

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THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Diobole XF

225.00 €

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bgr_668420 - THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA Drachme

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Commentary

Historical background

THRACE - APOLLONIA PONTICA

(6th - 5th 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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