Stater - Rhescuporis II Severus Alexander

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year522 (226)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.75 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1951-1953 , MacDonald#565 Bosporos
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Rhescuporis II right, symbol in front : none, sword or trident, lettering around in denticled border.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑCΙΛΕωC ΡΗCΚΟΥΠΟΡΙΔΟC
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Severus Alexander facing right; symbol before : none or star. Date BKΦ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBKΦ
(Translation: 522)
Edge
Mint
Mintage522 (226 AD)  - star on reverse -
522 (226 AD)  - sword on obverse -
522 (226 AD)  - trident on obverse -
Catalog ID1344327150
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