Stater - Sauromates II Marcus Aurelius or Commodus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year476 (180)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.74 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1767 , MacDonald#489 IV.1, 3766 Bosporos#559
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 or Commodus, right; to right, spear
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringϚΟΥ
(Translation: [year] 476)
Edge
Mint
Mintage476 (180 AD)  - -
Catalog ID9096304430
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