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Sestertius - Kotys II
Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
Year | 126 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | Sestertius (48) |
Currency | Bosporan Units |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 7.35 g |
Dimensions | 24 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Anokhin#1633, 1636#, MacDonald#433 III, 495#, BMC Greek#4 |
Obverse description | Diademed and draped bust of Kotys II, right; in front, sometimes, trident. |
Obverse script | Greek |
Obverse lettering | ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ (Translation: [coin] of King Cotys) |
Reverse description | Shield 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 script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | MH (Translation: 48 [units]) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND (126) - horse’s head and axe left - ND (126) - horse’s head and axe right, on obverse trident -
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Catalog ID | 7938581310 |
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