Bosporan Kingdom; Thothorses/Diocletian
Description:
Bosporan Kingdom, Thothorses (285/6 - 308/9 AD). AE Stater, 297-298 AD. BAΣIΛEωΣ ΘOΘωΡΣOΥ; diademed bust of Thothorses right, three pellets before / Laureate bust of Diocletian right, monogram before, EΡΦ below.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
7,86 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
Mac Donald 647/1
Commentary:
green patina, minor scratches on reverse
History:
The sons of Thothorses were the last kings to rule the Bosporan Kingdom - the longest existing client kingdom of the Roman Empire.
Article Number:
057-10-07-42384