Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year480 (184)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.75 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1773 , MacDonald#492 IV.1, 3781 Bosporos#562
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.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΥ
(Translation: [year] 480)
Edge
Mint
Mintage480 (184 AD)  - Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum -
480 (184 AD)  - -
Catalog ID5194624930
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