Sestertius - Sauromates I

€298,979.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year98-102
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1)
CurrencySestertius (63 – 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1568, MacDonald#408/6, RPC Online III#832
Obverse descriptionCurule chair with wreath upon it; shield with spear in left field, sceptre with king’s head at top in right field.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΤ(Ι)(ΒΕΡΙΟΥ) ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC (or ΒΑCΟΛΕΟC) CΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: King Tiberius Julius Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionWreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMH
(Translation: `48` units.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (98-102)  - -
Catalog ID1431385720
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