Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year486 (190)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.57 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1783-1785 , MacDonald#497 IV.1, 3808 Bosporos#567 , BMC Greek#5
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Sauromates II wearing diadem, right; in front, sometimes, club.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡοΜΑΤοΥ
(Translation: [coin] of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Commodus, right; to right, sometimes, star or dot/pellet.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringϚΠΥ
(Translation: [year] 486)
Edge
Mint
Mintage486 (190 AD)  - star on reverse -
486 (190 AD)  - pellet on reverse -
486 (190 AD)  - club on obverse -
Catalog ID8301699520
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