Stater - Sauromates II Septimius Severus and Caracalla

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year501 (205)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.70 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1838 , MacDonald#511 IV.1, BMC Greek#13
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Sauromates II wearing diadem, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: [coin] of King Sauromates)
Reverse descriptionLaureate-headed busts of Septimius Severus (on left) and Caracalla (on right), facing each other; between them, spear.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΦ
(Translation: [year] 501)
Edge
Mint
Mintage501 (205 AD)  - -
Catalog ID4440520590
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