Colchis, Dioskourias AE12 - (2nd century BC) (No reserve price)
Colchis, situated on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, was an ancient kingdom known from Greek mythology as the land of the Golden Fleece. Dioskourias was a significant city in Colchis during the 2nd century BC. AE12 coins (bronze coins about 12 mm in diameter) from this region provide archaeological insights into the local trade and political affiliations. The coinage often features local deities or symbols tied to regional identity, highlighting Colchis’s cultural connections between Greek and indigenous traditions during the Hellenistic period.
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