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Stater - Sauromates II Septimius Severus
492 (196) year| Electrum | 7.73 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Sauromates II (174-210) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 492 (196) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Electrum Stater (28) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 7.73 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Septimius Severus right; in right field, six-pointed star; below, date (BqV).
Script: Greek
Lettering: BqV
Translation: 492
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 573a.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sauromates II (Septimius Severus) on one side and a mythological creature, possibly a Griffin, on the other. This coin is a rare example of a coin from the Bosporan Kingdom, which was a ancient Greek state located on the shores of the Black Sea, and its unique blend of Greek and barbarian elements.
