Sestertius - Sauromates I

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year116-117
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1)
CurrencySestertius (63 – 215)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.22 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1591 III, MacDonald#397/6
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Sauromates to right
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBACIΛEѠC CAYPOMATOY
(Translation: King Sauromates I)
Reverse descriptionNike standing left, holding wreath and palm, M-H (mark of value) across fields.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringM H
(Translation: MH = 48 units)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (116-117)  - -
Catalog ID2267160190
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