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The Tauric Chersonese. Chersonesos circa 330-200 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 16,12 g
Artemis Parthenos advancing left, holding bow and spearing fallen stag / Bull butting left; uncertain magistrate name in exergue.
Nearly Very Fine
Cf. SNG BM Black Sea 766-774.
The Tauric Chersonese, also known as the Tauric Peninsula or simply the Crimea, is a historical region located in the southern part of modern-day Ukraine, bordered by the Black Sea to the west and south and the Sea of Azov to the northeast. The term "Chersonese" derives from the Greek word "khersonesos," meaning "peninsula." In ancient times, the Tauric Chersonese was inhabited by various indigenous peoples, including the Tauri, a Scythian tribe known for their fierce resistance to outside invaders. The region gained prominence in Greek and Roman literature and history due to its strategic location and its role as a crossroads between Europe and Asia. One of the most famous cities on the Tauric Chersonese was Chersonesus (also spelled Chersonese or Chersonesos), a Greek colony founded by settlers from Heraclea Pontica (modern-day Turkey) in the 5th century BCE. Chersonesus became a thriving city-state known for its maritime trade, agriculture, and cultural achievements. It maintained close ties with other Greek cities in the region and served as a key link in the trade networks of the Black Sea. The Tauric Chersonese also played a significant role in military history, particularly during the classical and Hellenistic periods. It was frequently contested by various powers, including the Greek city-states, the Persian Empire, and later, the Roman Empire. The region's strategic importance as a gateway between Europe and Asia made it a coveted prize for ambitious conquerors and empires.
In Roman times, the Tauric Chersonese came under the control of the Roman Empire and was incorporated into the province of Moesia Inferior. It continued to be an important center of commerce and culture, although its prosperity declined somewhat with the Roman conquest.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 16,12 g
Artemis Parthenos advancing left, holding bow and spearing fallen stag / Bull butting left; uncertain magistrate name in exergue.
Nearly Very Fine
Cf. SNG BM Black Sea 766-774.
The Tauric Chersonese, also known as the Tauric Peninsula or simply the Crimea, is a historical region located in the southern part of modern-day Ukraine, bordered by the Black Sea to the west and south and the Sea of Azov to the northeast. The term "Chersonese" derives from the Greek word "khersonesos," meaning "peninsula." In ancient times, the Tauric Chersonese was inhabited by various indigenous peoples, including the Tauri, a Scythian tribe known for their fierce resistance to outside invaders. The region gained prominence in Greek and Roman literature and history due to its strategic location and its role as a crossroads between Europe and Asia. One of the most famous cities on the Tauric Chersonese was Chersonesus (also spelled Chersonese or Chersonesos), a Greek colony founded by settlers from Heraclea Pontica (modern-day Turkey) in the 5th century BCE. Chersonesus became a thriving city-state known for its maritime trade, agriculture, and cultural achievements. It maintained close ties with other Greek cities in the region and served as a key link in the trade networks of the Black Sea. The Tauric Chersonese also played a significant role in military history, particularly during the classical and Hellenistic periods. It was frequently contested by various powers, including the Greek city-states, the Persian Empire, and later, the Roman Empire. The region's strategic importance as a gateway between Europe and Asia made it a coveted prize for ambitious conquerors and empires.
In Roman times, the Tauric Chersonese came under the control of the Roman Empire and was incorporated into the province of Moesia Inferior. It continued to be an important center of commerce and culture, although its prosperity declined somewhat with the Roman conquest.