Sestertius - Sauromates I

Issuer Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
Year 98-102
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (48)
Currency Bosporan Units
Composition Copper
Weight 8.99 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Anokhin#1566 , MacDonald#407 III#831 Bosporos#436
Obverse description Curule chair; above, wreath; shield with spear and sceptre with king’s head at top on left and right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΤΙΒΕΡΙΟΥ ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ϹΑΥΡΟΜΑΤΟΥ
(Translation: of Tiberius Julius King Sauromates)
Reverse description Nike walking left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering M H
(Translation: 48 [units])
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (98-102) - -
Numisquare ID 6022398490
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