Sestertius - Kotys II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year129-130
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight11.62 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1642 , MacDonald#432/3 III
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Kotys II, right; in front, trident; behind, club.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: [coin] of King Cotys)
Reverse descriptionRider on horse galloping right, holding spear in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMH
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (129-130)  - -
Catalog ID1398300020
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