Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year481 (185)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.78 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1774-1775 , MacDonald#493 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 letteringΑΠΥ
(Translation: [year] 481)
Edge
Mint
Mintage481 (185 AD)  - spear on reverse -
481 (185 AD)  - star on reverse -
Catalog ID6445605420
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