Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year483 (187)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.77 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1777-1778 , MacDonald#494 IV.1, 3804 Bosporos#564 , BMC Greek#3
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 letteringΓΠΥ
(Translation: [year] 483)
Edge
Mint
Mintage483 (187 AD)  - spear on reverse -
483 (187 AD)  - star on reverse -
Catalog ID3198556640
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