Stater - Sauromates II Septimius Severus

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year498 (202)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.84 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1831-1832 , MacDonald#509/1-2 IV.1, 3840 Bosporos#579
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Sauromates II wearing diadem, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: [coin] of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionLaureate head of Septimius Severus, right; to right, trident or crescent.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗϘΥ
(Translation: [year] 498)
Edge
Mint
Mintage498 (202 AD)  - trident on reverse -
498 (202 AD)  - crescent on reverse -
Catalog ID4880765540
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