Denarius - Sauromates II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year186-196
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (60)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight12.33 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1888-1889 , MacDonald#543 Bosporos
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of King Sauromates II wearing diadem, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡοΜΑΤοΥ
(Translation: of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionTurreted Aphrodite seated, left, holding apple and long transverse sceptre; to right, X between two pellets or star (mark of value).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (186-196)  - -
Catalog ID9535499220
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