Jonathan K. Kern Inventory
198-211 AD gold stater struck by Sauromates II
Vitae
Date: 198-211 AD
Dimensions: 18mm
Certified by: ICG
Grade: VF35
Obverse
Diademed and draped bust of Sauromates II
Reverse
Laureate and draped bust of the young co-emperor Caracalla
Additional Notes
Sauromates II was client king ruling Bosporus for Rome. The Roman empire was happy to have local kings rule on their behalf as long as the proper tributes were paid.
Cost: $977