Stater - Pharsanzes Valerian or Gallienus

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year 254
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Stater (1)
Currency Bosporan Stater (14-337)
Composition Billon
Weight 7.46 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#2089-2090 Bosporos#723 , MacDonald#627 IX#206, 207
Obverse description Diademed bust of Pharsanzes to right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΒΑϹΙΛΕωϹ ΦΑΡϹΑΝΖΟΥ
(Translation: of King Pharsanzes)
Reverse description Diademed head of emperor to right; NΦ (date) below; star or two pellets to right.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering
(Translation: 550)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 550 (254 AD) - star -
550 (254 AD) - two pellets -
Numisquare ID 9795920720
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