Stater - Kotys III Severus Alexander

€463,527.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year525 (229)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueElectrum Stater (28)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.65 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1970-1972 , MacDonald#574 , BMC Greek#1-2 VI
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Kotys III facing right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: King Kotys)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Severus Alexander right; to right, dot; ΕΚΦ (date) below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΚΦ
(Translation: 525)
Edge
Mint
Mintage525 (229 AD)  - without dot on obverse -
525 (229 AD)  - with dot on obverse -
525 (229 AD)  - with trident on obverse -
Catalog ID5598472750
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