Sestertius - Sauromates I

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IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year98-102
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight8.99 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1566 , MacDonald#407 III
Obverse descriptionCurule chair; above, wreath; shield with spear and sceptre with king’s head at top on left and right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: of Tiberius Julius King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionNike walking left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringM H
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (98-102)  - -
Catalog ID6022398490
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