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Stater - Rhescuporis II Severus Alexander
522 (226) year| Electrum | 7.74 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Rhescuporis II (210-228) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 522 (226) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Electrum Stater (28) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 7.74 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#395313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Severus Alexander right; BKΦ (date) below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BKΦ
Translation: 522
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 642а.
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.
