Stater - Rhescuporis II Caracalla

€463,752.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year508 (212)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueElectrum Stater (28)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.75 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1903-1906 , MacDonald#551
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis II right, sometimes with sword in front, lettering around in denticled border.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBACIΛЄωC PHCKOVΠOPIΔOC
(Translation: King Rhescuporis)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Caracalla facing right; symbol before : none, star, eagle or trident. Date HΦ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering
(Translation: 508)
Edge
Mint
Mintage508 (212 AD)  - star on reverse -
508 (212 AD)  - eagle on reverse -
508 (212 AD)  - trident on reverse -
508 (212 AD)  - sword on obverse -
Catalog ID8505580190
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