Stater - Kotys II Hadrian

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year132
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionGold
Weight7.74 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1615-1619 , MacDonald#429 III, 888#, 889#, 890 Bosporos#478
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Kotys II, right; sometimes, in front, club or sword.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΚΟΤΥΟϹ
(Translation: [coin] of King Cotys)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Hadrian, right; sometimes, in front, spearhead.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗΚΥ
(Translation: [year] 428)
Edge
Mint
Mintage428 (132 AD)  - -
428 (132 AD)  - club on obverse -
428 (132 AD)  - sword on obverse -
428 (132 AD)  - spearhead on reverse -
Catalog ID8082381600
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