Circa 425-325 BCE
Hemidrachm AR 11 mm, 2.12 g, 1 h
Female head to right.
Rev. Head of a bull to right.
HGC 7, 215. Hind 7. SNG BM Black Sea 1014. SNG Copenhagen 98
Phasis was a colony of Miletos founded on the shore of the Black Sea in modern day Georgia. The city was mentioned in the story of Jason and the Argonauts.
However, despite numerous mentions in historical sources, we’re not entirely sure where the ancient city was. It’s believed to be near the modern city of Poti, Georgia.
The word “pheasant” has its origins in the city “Phasis”.
700 BCE
Phasis is founded by settlers from Miletos and named for its nearby river.
65 BCE
Pompey travels to Phasis where his Euxine fleet is based.