Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year 98-102
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (48)
Currency Bosporan Units
Composition Copper
Weight 7.94 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1555 , MacDonald#419 III#842 Bosporos#426
Obverse description King Sauromates seated, right, on curule chair, holding sceptre with king’s head at top.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟϹ ΙΟΥΛΙΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΗϹ
(Translation: Tiberius Julius King Sauromates)
Reverse description Diademed and draped bust of Sauromates I, right facing bust of queen, left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering M H
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (98-102) - -
Numisquare ID 2416472350
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