Sestertius - Kotys II

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year125
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight10.90 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1626, 1628#, MacDonald#431/2 III, 487#, SNG Stancomb#985
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Kotys II, right; in front, trident.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: [coin] of King Cotys)
Reverse descriptionWreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMH
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (125)  - -
Catalog ID9816841820
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