Collection of Greek Coins   Scythian Kings of Neapolis
Skilouros 140-113  BC / Σκίλουρος

Skilouros was a Skythian king who ruled circa 130-114/3 BC. Although his capital was Neapolis in the Tauric Chersonesos, all of his coinage was struck at Olbia. His coins are all bronze, and although they are quite rare today, the fact that there are six general types suggests that his coinage was relatively extensive. Very little is known of his reign, except for his attacks against the city of Chersonesos, which forced the inhabitants of the city to appeal to Mithradates VI of Pontos for help. Mithradates’s forces successfully defended the city, which then became a part of his kingdom. Skilouros died during this conflict, which was continued by his son and successor, Palak. Other than the literary evidence regarding this incident, evidence of Skilouros’ reign is provided by his coinage at Olbia, which attests to the extent of his authority over this city. [CNG Triton XVI / 104, 8.1.2013]

SHH 6959	SHH  v2964

Skilouros / Grain-Ear, Gorytos, Club AE   19-22 mm   5.36-7.24 Anochin 324; BM Black Sea ---; Frolova, Abramson 2028/2031; Netchitailo 577/560 Statistics 1/1   Images 1/1

SHH v2967	SHH v5453

Apollo / Lyra, BAΣIΛEΩΣ // ΣKIΛOYPOY // OΛ AE   14-17 mm   2.8  -3.77 g Anochin (2011) 578; BM Black Sea ; Frolova, Abramson ---; Netchitailo 567/569 Statistics 2/1   Images 2/1

SHH 5073	SHH 6708

Demeter / Cart, Horse AE   15-18 mm   2.32-7.69 g Anokhin 325; BM Black Sea 669; Frolova, Abramson 2033/2043; HGC III 2046; Netchitailo 561/564 Statistics 3/1   Images 3/1

BM Black Sea 671

Artemis / Quiver; BAΣIΛEΩΣ // ΣKIΛOYPOY // OΛBI AE   14-16 mm   2.5  -4.25 g Anochin (1989) 326; BM Black Sea ---; Frolova, Abramson ---; Netchitailo 565 Statistics 4/1   Images 4/1

SHH 5074

Hermes / Caduceus AE   13-15 mm   2.45-2.82 g   Anokhin 327; BM Black Sea ---; Frolova, Abramson 2044; Netchitailo 566 Statistics 5/1   Images 5/1

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