Ancient Greek Bronze Coin from Panticapaeum (Black Sea Greek Colony)

Panticapaeum Bosporus Bronze (4th-3rd Cent BC) — Black Sea Greek Colony

Bronze coin (16×17mm, 4.63g) from Panticapaeum (modern Crimea Kerch) — capital of Bosporan Kingdom. Key Greek-Scythian grain trade hub.

Name Pun Design

• Obverse: Young Pan left — ivy wreath (visual pun on "PAN")

• Reverse: Bull head/neck left + Π-A-N ethnic

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (Æ)

• Dimensions: 16×17mm (oval), 4.63 grams

• Reference: SNG BM-890

• Period: 4th-3rd century BCE

Black Sea Trade Capital

• Founded by Milesians (6th c. BCE)

• Controlled steppe-to-Mediterranean grain routes

• Pan + bull = city name pun + agricultural wealth

• Greek-Scythian kingdom powerhouse

Collector Essential

Charming name-pun bronze from Crimea's Greek colony. Perfect Bosporan trade type coin.