Stater - Rhescuporis II Caracalla

€465,148.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year513 (217)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.73 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1922-1926 , MacDonald#556 Bosporos
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis II right, sometimes with sword, club or trident in front, lettering around in denticled border.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBACIΛЄωC PHCKOVΠOPIΔOC
(Translation: King Rhescuporis)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Caracalla facing right; symbol before : none, star or eagle. Date ΓIΦ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΓIΦ
(Translation: 513)
Edge
Mint
Mintage513 (217 AD)  - star on reverse -
513 (217 AD)  - eagle on reverse -
513 (217 AD)  - sword on obverse -
513 (217 AD)  - club on obverse -
513 (217 AD)  - trident on obverse -
Catalog ID4504788180
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