Sestertius - Kotys II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year123-124
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight10.77 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1623 , MacDonald#435 III, SNG Stancomb#984
Obverse descriptionCurule chair with wreath upon it; in left field, shield with spear; in right field, sceptre with king’s head at top.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: [coin] of King Cotys)
Reverse descriptionWreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMH
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (123-124)  - -
Catalog ID1468731600
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