Sestertius - Kotys II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year123-125
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight9.35 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
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Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Kotys II, right; in front, sometimes, trident.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: [coin] of King Cotys)
Reverse descriptionNike walking left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM H
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (123-124)  - -
ND (125)  - trident on obverse -
Catalog ID2736328830
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