Stater - Rhescuporis II Caracalla

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year213
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.76 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1907-1909 , MacDonald#552 Bosporos
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis II right, lettering around in denticled border.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBACIΛЄωC PHCKOVΠOPIΔOC
(Translation: King Rhescuporis)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Caracalla facing right; symbol before : star, eagle or trident. Date ΘΦ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘΦ
(Translation: 509)
Edge
Mint
Mintage509 (213 AD)  - star on reverse -
509 (213 AD)  - eagle on reverse -
509 (213 AD)  - trident on reverse -
Catalog ID5325048460
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