© Yurii G (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Yurii G (CC BY-NC-SA)
Stater - Rheskuporis VI
| Copper | 5.33 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Rhescuporis V (303-342) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-322 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.33 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#316203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The bust of the emperor wearing wreath right, point rim. HIX below the bust
Lettering: Letters "HIX"
Translation: 618 year Bosporan era - AD321
Comment
Rheskuporis VI came from the Tiberian dynasty of Julius. Son of the Bosporan king Tiberius Julius Theothorses, also known as Thothorses or Fophors. In 303 he became co-owner of his father, changing his name to Rheskuporis. Its numbering is partly contradictory, as some researchers do not consider the founder of the Tiberius Julius Aspurgus dynasty as Rheskuporis I, and there is a hypothesis about the identity of Rheskuporis IV and Rheskuporis V. Given this, it may bear the number V or IV. However, the full numbering is Rheskuporis VI.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 trade routes. The kingdom was also home to a diverse population of Greeks, Scythians, and other cultures, which is reflected in the coin's design.
