Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom
Year 116-117
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1)
Currency Sestertius (63 – 215)
Composition Copper
Weight 10.22 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1591 III#866 , MacDonald#397/6
Obverse description Diademed and draped bust of Sauromates to right
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering BACIΛEѠC CAYPOMATOY
(Translation: King Sauromates I)
Reverse description Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm, M-H (mark of value) across fields.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering M H
(Translation: MH = 48 units)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (116-117) - -
Numisquare ID 2267160190
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