Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year478 (182)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.76 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1771-1772 IV.1
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Sauromates II wearing diadem, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡοΜΑΤοΥ
(Translation: [coin] of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Commodus, right; to right, spear or star.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗΟΥ
(Translation: [year] 478)
Edge
Mint
Mintage478 (182 AD)  - spear on reverse -
478 (182 AD)  - star on reverse -
Catalog ID2365348370
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