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Sestertius - Sauromates I
Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
Year | 98-102 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | Sestertius (48) |
Currency | Bosporan Units |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 11.36 g |
Dimensions | 26 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Anokhin#1556 , MacDonald#417 III |
Obverse description | King Sauromates seated, right, on curule chair, holding sceptre with king’s head at top. |
Obverse script | Greek |
Obverse lettering | ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟϹ ΙΟΥΛΙΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΗϹ (Translation: Tiberius Julius King Sauromates) |
Reverse description | Shield with spear in centre; helmet and sword in scabbard, left; horse’s head and axe, right. |
Reverse script | Greek |
Reverse lettering | ΤΕΙΜΑΙ ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
ΜΗ (Translation: the honours of King Sauromates 48 [units]) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | ND
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Catalog ID | 5705704220 |
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