180 BC - 100 BC

Canites   Rex Scythicus Thraciae
Κανίτης   Σκύθης Βασιλέας Θράκης

 AE 23
SHH c4061

c4060 Canites Rex Scythicus Thraciae AE

Parameter




Obverse
Reverse

Notes

8.79 g   22.1-23.7 mm   12:00 o'clock   VF   Thickness 2.5-3.3 mm
Material CuSn3Pb3
Electric Conductivity SIGMATEST 2069   60 Hz obv. 3.9-4.3   rev. 4.1-4.5 MS/m
                                                          240            
3.9-4.3   rev. 4.1-4.5
                                                          960             3.9-4.3   rev. 4.1-4.5
Veiled Head of Demeter right, wearing  corn wreath.
Torch to left and corn ear to right, upright;
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] / ΚΑΝΙTOY downward on either side; [ΠOΛY]
in exergue.
Countermark on obverse, bearded head right.
2010 precision casting copy of SHH 2460 !
Patinated.