Stater - Sauromates II Septimius Severus and Caracalla

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year498 (202)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.64 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1834-1836 , MacDonald#509/4-5 IV.1
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Sauromates II wearing diadem, right; in front, sometimes, club.
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, sometimes, symbol : trident or crescent.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗϘΥ
(Translation: [year] 498)
Edge
Mint
Mintage498 (202 AD)  - club on obverse -
498 (202 AD)  - trident on reverse -
498 (202 AD)  - crescent on reverse -
Catalog ID7069212070
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