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Sestertius - Sauromates I
| Bronze | 8 g | 28 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 | 8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MH
Translation: "48" uncias (= sestertius).
Comment
Anokhin (1986) #440.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sestertius - Sauromates I (98-102) from Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) made of Bronze weighing 8 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Sauromates I, the ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom, wearing a Roman-style laurel wreath, while the reverse side depicts a Greek mythological scene of a nymph riding a sea monster. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange of the region during that time period.
