Stater - Sauromates II Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year484 (188)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.73 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1779-1780 , MacDonald#495 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 letteringΔΠΥ
(Translation: [year] 484)
Edge
Mint
Mintage484 (188 AD)  - spear on reverse -
484 (188 AD)  - star on reverse -
Catalog ID9483754860
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