Bosporan Kingdom 2 Denarii - Sauromates II, 180 – 196

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bosporan Kingdom Bosporan Kingdom
Currency Sestertius (63)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Denarii
Year 180 – 196
Ruler Sauromates II (174–210)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 19.46
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Denarii from Bosporan Kingdom. Issued from 180 to 196. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 19.46 g.

Obverse
Diademed, draped bust of Sauromates II right, seen from front.
Reverse
Sauromates on horseback right, raising hand and holding scepter; *-B (mark of value) across field.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (180-196) 

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