Caption

electron stater, Sauromates II (172–211). Obverse: bust of Sauromates II in diadem and drapery facing right, pearl rim. 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: letters indicating 498 AD Pontic Era = 201 AD. Iconography: trident (attribute), portraits of rulers. Region: Cimmerian Bosporus, Black Sea, Bosporan state. Coin; weight 7.68 g; dimensions 18.5 mm × 18.3 mm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A54_101

License type

Rights managed

Available size

41.3Mb (6.1Mb) / 12.7in x 12.7in / 3800 x 3800 (300dpi)

Keywords

electron stater Sauromates II 172–211 Obverse bust diadem drapery facing right pearl rim Reverse head Septimius Severus laurel wreath opposite bust Caracalla left them trident Inscription bottom letters indicating 498 AD Pontic Era = 201 Ad Iconography attribute portraits rulers Region Cimmerian Bosporus Black Sea Bosporan state Coin weight 7.68 g dimensions 18.5 mm × 18.3 mm circular metallic object worn golden color sits pale gray background showing raised border rounded bead- elements inner field two human profile faces left face beard tied ribbon back right face clean-shaven short hair laurel- headpiece rendered low-relief textured surfaces highlights shadows accentuating facial features decorative elements.