Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom
Year 98-102
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1)
Currency Sestertius (63 – 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 11 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1568, MacDonald#408/6, RPC Online III#832
Obverse description Curule chair with wreath upon it; shield with spear in left field, sceptre with king’s head at top in right field.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering Τ(Ι)(ΒΕΡΙΟΥ) ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC (or ΒΑCΟΛΕΟC) CΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: King Tiberius Julius Sauromates)
Reverse description Wreath.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MH
(Translation: `48` units.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (98-102) - -
Numisquare ID 1431385720
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