Sestertius - Sauromates I

€467,642.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year98-102
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight13.60 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1552 , MacDonald#421 III
Obverse descriptionKing Sauromates seated, right, on curule chair, holding sceptre with king’s head at top.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΤΙΒΕΡΙΟϹ ΙΟΥΛΙΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΗϹ
(Translation: 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 ID6845441720
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