Sestertius - Sauromates I

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year93-96
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (48)
CurrencyBosporan Units
CompositionCopper
Weight11.22 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1541 , MacDonald#399 Bosporos, SNG Stancomb#979
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Sauromates I, left.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΤΙ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: of Tiberius Julius King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionVeiled female head wearing kalathos, left; all in wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringM H
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
MintageND (93-96)  - -
Catalog ID9913035480
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