Ancients: , COLCHIS. 1st century BC-1st century AD. AV stater (16mm, 4.16 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5....
COLCHIS. 1st century BC-1st century AD. AV stater (16mm, 4.16 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Imitating staters of Alexander III of Macedon. Stylized head of Athena right; seven pellets around / Stylized Nike standing facing with bucranium style head, wings spread; five pellets to left, one pellet above, and four pellets to right. Cf. De la Tour 9377 (Orichalcum). Matte surfaces. Colchis, a prolific region within the classical world, is principally recognized for its notable mention in Greek mythology: it was the coveted destination of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Historically, Colchis was an ancient kingdom and region on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, in present-day western Georgia. This region, stretching inland along the river courses that lead up into the Greater Caucasus mountains, boasted considerable wealth, particularly due to its agricultural richness and bountiful natural resources. It served as a significant nexus of trade and cultural interaction, as it stood at the critical intersection of Europe and Asia. Its unique status is reflected in the surviving items of Colchian art, which beautifully blend indigenous, Persian, Greek and Roman influences. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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COLCHIS. 1st century BC-1st century AD. AV stater (16mm, 4.16 gm, 1h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Imitating staters of Alexander III of Macedon. Stylized head of Athena right; seven pellets around / Stylized Nike standing facing with bucranium style head, wings spread; five pellets to left, one pellet above, and four pellets to right. Cf. De la Tour 9377 (Orichalcum). Matte surfaces. Colchis, a prolific region within the classical world, is principally recognized for its notable mention in Greek mythology: it was the coveted destination of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Historically, Colchis was an ancient kingdom and region on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, in present-day western Georgia. This region, stretching inland along the river courses that lead up into the Greater Caucasus mountains, boasted considerable wealth, particularly due to its agricultural richness and bountiful natural resources. It served as a significant nexus of trade and cultural interaction, as it stood at the critical intersection of Europe and Asia. Its unique status is reflected in the surviving items of Colchian art, which beautifully blend indigenous, Persian, Greek and Roman influences. HID10510052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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