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Triple Sestertius - Sauromates II
| Copper | 11.1 g | 27.4 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Sauromates II (174-210) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 180-192 |
| Value | 3 Sestertii |
| Currency | Sestertius (63 – 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#285801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings, with a wreath in its beak to the right. In the field - the denomination
Script: Greek
Lettering: РМΔ
Translation: 144
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 618-618a.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Sauromates II, who was a Roman client king of the Bosporan Kingdom, while the reverse depicts a scene of Apollo standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the kingdom's strong maritime trade and cultural ties with the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (180-192) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Triple Sestertius - Sauromates II (180-192) coin.
