Caption

Electron stater, Sauromates II (172–211). Obverse: bust of Sauromates II in diadem and drapery facing right; border of pearls. Reverse: head of Septimius Severus in laurel wreath facing right, opposite bust of Caracalla in laurel wreath and drapery facing left; between them a trident; inscription at bottom reading (498 AD Pontic Era = 201 AD). Cimmerian Bosporus; Black Sea Bosporan state. Portraits of rulers. Coin; weight 7.68 g; diameter ~18.5 mm (18.3–18.5 mm). Materials: electrum. Icons: trident attribute. Makers/dates: Sauromates II (ruler of the Bosporus, d. 211); Septimius Severus (Roman emperor, 146–211); Caracalla (Roman emperor, 188–217).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_100

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41.3Mb (5.6Mb) / 12.7in x 12.7in / 3800 x 3800 (300dpi)

Keywords

Electron stater Sauromates II 172–211 Obverse bust diadem drapery facing right border pearls Reverse head Septimius Severus laurel wreath opposite bust Caracalla left them trident inscription bottom reading 498 AD Pontic Era = 201 Ad Cimmerian Bosporus Black Sea Bosporan state Portraits rulers Coin weight 7.68 g diameter ~18.5 mm 18.3–18.5 mm Materials electrum Icons trident attribute Makers dates ruler Bosporus d 211 Roman emperor 146–211 188–217 circular metal coin raised profile bearded figure showing long wavy hair laurel band across wearing draped garment shoulder coin surface metallic gold areas slight darker patina wear edge beaded border several raised decorative elements rim background figure subtle surface texture small scratches.