Stater - Rhescuporis II Severus Alexander

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year225
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.67 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1948-1950 , MacDonald#564 Bosporos, SNG Stancomb#1006
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 AKΦ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAKΦ
(Translation: 521)
Edge
Mint
Mintage521 (225 AD)  - star on reverse -
521 (225 AD)  - sword on obverse -
521 (225 AD)  - trident on obverse -
Catalog ID5177611590
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