Stater - Sauromates II Septimius Severus and Caracalla

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year493 (197)
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyBosporan Stater (14-337)
CompositionElectrum
Weight7.77 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1808-1810 , MacDonald#504 IV.1, 3824#, 25095 Bosporos#574
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 head of Septimius Severus, right; to right, sometimes, star or trident or  laureate-headed busts of Septimius Severus (on left) and Caracalla (on right), facing each other; trident between them.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΓϘΥ
(Translation: [year] 493)
Edge
Mint
Mintage493 (197 AD)  - club on obverse -
493 (197 AD)  - star on reverse -
493 (197 AD)  - trident on reverse -
493 (197 AD)  - trident between Severus and Caracalla -
Catalog ID9668811560
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