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© Leu Numismatik
Stater - Kotys II Hadrian
425 (129) year| Gold | 7.84 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Kotys II (123-131) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 425 (129) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Electrum Stater (28) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.84 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#384935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Hadrian to right, small globe at point of bust.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ЄΚΥ
Translation: 425
Comment
Anokhin (1986) #475.Interesting fact
The Bosporan Kingdom, where this coin was minted, was a ancient Greek state that existed from the 5th century BCE to the 4th century CE. It was located on the Crimean Peninsula, which is now part of Ukraine, and was known for its rich agricultural land and strategic location on the Black Sea. The kingdom was a major center of trade and commerce, and its coins, like the one , were widely used in the region.
