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Sestertius - Sauromates I
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
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| Year | 98-102 |
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| Value | Sestertius (48) |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | A curule chair depicted in three-quarter view, upon which rests a wreath symbolising royal honour; to the left, a circular shield, and to the right, an upright sceptre surmounted by an imperial portrait head. These regalia collectively represent the honours and investiture bestowed upon the Bosporan king. The surrounding Greek legend records the denomination and the royal honorific title, with the numeral denoting 48 units appearing as part of the inscription. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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