This paper discusses the nature of the cult of a certain Chersonasos who appears in the so-called Diophantos decree from Tauric Chersonesos ( IOSPE I 2 352, 52). The interpretation of Chersonasos, especially in connection with the local coinage, has long been a matter of debate and still remains an open question. The coins that are traditionally interpreted as bearing the image of Chersonasos date from the 1st cent. BC to the 2nd cent. AD . It is demonstrated that in fact they represent more than one type of a head image, which may lead to interpretations divergent from the traditional point of view. It is argued that Chersonasos represented on local coinage was a personification of the city; previous interpretations are reassessed and a plausible explanation of the occurrence of this cult is offered in connection with the political situation of the city during the Roman period.

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牛头人Chersonesos的Chersonasos崇拜

本文讨论了某些Chersonasos崇拜的本质，这种崇拜出现在Tauric Chersonesos的所谓Diophantos法令中（IOSPE I 2 352，52）。对Chersonasos的解释，特别是与本地造币有关的解释，长期以来一直是争论的问题，仍然是一个悬而未决的问题。传统上被解释为带有Chersonasos形象的硬币可追溯到1世纪。公元前至第二分。广告 。事实证明，它们代表了一种以上的头部图像，这可能导致解释与传统观点不同。有人认为，Che​​rsonasos代表当地的造币是该城市的拟人化。