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(215 AD) Bosporan Kingdom - EL Stater of Rhescuporis III and Caracalla, NGC VF.

$ 395.97

Availability: 74 in stock
  • Certification: NGC
  • Year: 215 AD
  • Condition: NGC graded VF; Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5; scratches
  • Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
  • Era: Ancient

    Description

    On offer is a Borporan Era Year 512 (215/216 AD) Kingdom of the Bosporus EL (electrum) stater coin of Rhescuporis III (r. 211-228 AD) and Roman emperor Caracalla (r. 198-217 AD).
    This coin is graded VF (Very Fine) by NGC with a Strike rating of 4/5 and a Surface rating of 2/5. The NGC holder notes, "scratches". The coin is approximately 19mm in diameter.
    Obverse: Bust of Rhescuporis right, diademed, draped and cuirassed
    Inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΡΕΣΚΟΥΠΟΡΙΛΟΣ
    Reverse: Bust of Caracalla, laureate, draped and cuirassed
    Inscription: ΒΙΦ (date)
    The catalog designation for this coin is Macdonald 555/4.
    The item pictured is the exact item which will be received. The prospective purchaser should independently judge the quality and condition of this piece based upon the original photos provided.