bgr_832656 - PAPHLAGONIA - SINOPE Drachme
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Type : Drachme
Date: c. 350 AC.
Mint name / Town : Sinope, Paphlagonie
Metal : silver
Diameter : 17 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 5,56 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée. Joli revers. Usure régulière. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête à gauche, les cheveux dans un sphendoné avec boucles d'oreille et collier ; devant le visage, un aplustre ; grènetis circulaire perlé.
Reverse
Reverse description : Aigle volant à gauche, les ailes déployées sur un dauphin à gauche.
Reverse legend : SINW// GOS.
Historical background
PAPHLAGONIA - SINOPE
(365-322 BC)
Sinope, a colony of Miletus, was founded in the 7th century BC. Located on the northern coast of Pont-Euxin, a maritime city, it was one of the most important ports in the region. The introduction of the new type with the head of the nymph Sinope corresponds to the installation of the democratic regime in Sinope in 453 BC by the Athenians. The satrap Datames captured Sinope around 375 BC..
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