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Sestertius - Sauromates I
| Copper | 10.22 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Sauromates I (90-124) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 116-117 |
| Value | Sestertius (1) |
| Currency | Sestertius (63 – 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.22 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm, M-H (mark of value) across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering: M H
Translation: MH = 48 units
Comment
Anokhin (1986), 458.
Interesting fact
The Bosporan Kingdom, which issued the Sestertius - Sauromates I (116-117) coin, was a ancient state that existed from the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD, and was located on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait, which separates Europe from Asia Minor.
