Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom
Year 98-102
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1)
Currency Sestertius (63 – 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 8 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1571, MacDonald#413, RPC Online III#837
Obverse description Confronted busts of Sauromates I on left, diademed and draped, and Aphrodite Apatura on right, draped.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΤΙ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC CΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ ΜΗ
(Translation: `King Tiberius Julius Sauromates`. `48` uncias (= sestertius).)
Reverse description Wreath.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering MH
(Translation: `48` uncias (= sestertius).)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (98-102) - -
Numisquare ID 2831077870
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