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Stater - Rhescuporis V
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Rhescuporis IV (242-277) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 239-275 |
| Value | Bronze Stater (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#248799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of the emperor in a wreath to the right, a bident on the right, lettering below
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΙΧ
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 768.Interesting fact
The Rhescuporis V coin features an image of the king on one side and a goddess on the other. The goddess depicted on the coin is believed to be Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. This suggests that the Bosporan Kingdom was influenced by Greek culture and mythology, which is not surprising given its location on the Black Sea, which was a major trade route between Greece and the rest of the ancient world.
