Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year475 (179)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.86 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1766 , MacDonald#488 IV.1, BMC Greek#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
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΕΟΥ
(Translation: [year] 475)
Edge
Mint
Mintage475 (179 AD)  - -
Catalog ID8422461180
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