Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year 93-96
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (48)
Currency Bosporan Units
Composition Copper
Weight 11.22 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1541 , MacDonald#399 Bosporos#414 III#823 , SNG Stancomb#979
Obverse description Diademed and draped bust of Sauromates I, left.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΤΙ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: of Tiberius Julius King Sauromates)
Reverse description Veiled female head wearing kalathos, left; all in wreath.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering M H
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (93-96) - -
Numisquare ID 9913035480
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