Bosporan Kingdom Stater - Sauromates II, 496
Septimius Severus/Caracalla; Panticapaeum
Information
Country
Bosporan Kingdom
Bosporan Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Electrum Stater
Year
496
Ruler
Sauromates II
(174–210)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.81
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Electrum Stater from Bosporan Kingdom. Issued in 496. Struck in Electrum. Measures 18 mm and weighs 7.81 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped bust of Sauromates II right, seen from front.
- Reverse
- Laureate head of Septimius Severus (on left) facing laureate, draped bust of Caracalla (on right), seen from behind; crescent left above ςqΥ (date) below. (496)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 496 (199-200) | — | € 2900,00 |
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