© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Stater - Sauromates I Hadrian
416 (120) year| Electrum | 7.75 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Sauromates I (90-124) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 416 (120) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Electrum Stater (28) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 7.75 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#433807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Hadrian right; below, date (ςIY).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ςIY
Translation: 416
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 409.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Roman influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Sauromates I, the ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman emperor Hadrian, indicating the kingdom's close ties with the Roman Empire. This blending of cultural influences is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Bosporan Kingdom and its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
