Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year477 (181)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.61 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1768-1770 , MacDonald#490 IV.1, 3775 Bosporos#560 , BMC Greek#2
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Sauromates II wearing diadem, right; to right, sometimes, club.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡοΜΑΤοΥ
(Translation: [coin] of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Commodus, right; to right, sometimes, spear or star.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΖΟΥ
(Translation: [year] 477)
Edge
Mint
Mintage477 (181 AD)  - spear on reverse -
477 (181 AD)  - star on reverse -
477 (181 AD)  - club on obverse -
Catalog ID6755028700
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