Stater - Sauromates II uncertain emperor

€1.00
IssuerBosporan Kingdom
Year489 (193)
TypeStandard circulation coins
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#1792-1794 , MacDonald#500 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 head of Commodus, right; to right, sometimes, star or dot/pellet.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΘΠΥ
(Translation: [year] 489)
Edge
Mint
Mintage489 (193 AD)  - no symbols on obverse or reverse -
489 (193 AD)  - star on reverse -
489 (193 AD)  - pellet on reverse -
489 (193 AD)  - club on obverse -
Catalog ID3180740200
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