Stater - Sauromates II Marcus Aurelius

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year178
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionGold
Weight7.66 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1765 , MacDonald#487 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 Marcus Aurelius, right; to right, spear or star.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΟΥ
(Translation: [year] 474)
Edge
Mint
Mintage474 (178 AD)  - to right star -
474 (178 AD)  - to right spear -
Catalog ID9516836100
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