Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year 117-123
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (48)
Currency Bosporan Units
Composition Copper
Weight 12.31 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1589 , MacDonald#408 III#875 Bosporos#456 , BMC Greek#25
Obverse description Curule chair with wreath upon it; in left field, shield; in r .field, sceptre with king’s head at top.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: of King Sauromates)
Reverse description Wreath.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MH
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (117-123) - -
Numisquare ID 8024022500
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