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Sestertius - Sauromates I
| Bronze | 11 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Sauromates I (90-124) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-102 |
| Value | Sestertius (1) |
| Currency | Sestertius (63 – 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#298979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MH
Translation: "48" units.
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 437.Interesting fact
The Sauromates I coin was issued during the reign of Sauromates I, who was the first king of the Bosporan Kingdom to issue coins in his own name. This coin, in particular, features an image of the king on one side and a representation of the goddess Aphrodite on the other. This suggests that Sauromates I was trying to emphasize his connection to the Greek world and the gods of Olympus, which was an important aspect of the Bosporan Kingdom's culture and identity.
