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Coin of Kingdom of Bosporus with bust of Rhescuporis II

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
about A.D. 90–93
Mint: Bosporus (Kingdom)

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 29.5 mm. Weight: 14.02 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number64.2163
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped bust of Rhescuporis II to right.
Trident at right. Club behind.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Horseman (King?) right, hurling spear with right hand.
In exergue: inscription.
ProvenanceBy 1964: with Euripides S. Sepheriades; purchased by MFA from Euripides S. Sepheriades, December 9, 1964