Sestertius - Sauromates I

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year117-123
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight12.31 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1589 , MacDonald#408 III, BMC Greek#25
Obverse descriptionCurule chair with wreath upon it; in left field, shield; in r .field, sceptre with king’s head at top.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionWreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMH
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (117-123)  - -
Catalog ID8024022500
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