Bosporan Kingdom Stater - Sauromates II, 188 – 189
Commodus; Panticapaeum
Information
Country
Bosporan Kingdom
Bosporan Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Electrum Stater
Year
188 – 189
Ruler
Sauromates II
(174–210)
Composition
Electrum
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.71
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Electrum Stater from Bosporan Kingdom. Issued from 188 to 189. Struck in Electrum. Measures 19 mm and weighs 7.71 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped bust of Sauromates II right, seen from front; club downward before.
- Reverse
- Laureate, draped bust of Commodus, seen from behind; ЄΠY (date), below. (485)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (188-189) | — | Bosporan Year 485 = AD 188/189 |
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