Sestertius - Kotys II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year126
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight7.35 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1633, 1636#, MacDonald#433 III, 495#, BMC Greek#4
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Kotys II, right; in front, sometimes, trident.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: [coin] of King Cotys)
Reverse descriptionShield and spear at centre, helmet and sword in scabbard to left, horse`s head and battle axe to right; MH (mark of value) below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMH
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (126)  - horse’s head and axe left -
ND (126)  - horse’s head and axe right, on obverse trident -
Catalog ID7938581310
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