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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 335 | Auction date: 24 September 2014 |
| Lot number: 59 | |
| Lot description: KINGS of BOSPOROS. Kotys III, with Severus Alexander. AD 227/8-233/4. AR Stater (20mm, 6.75 g, 12h). Dated year 529 of the Bosporan Era (AD 232/3). Diademed and draped bust of Kotys right; sword before / Laureate head of Severus Alexander right; ΘKΦ (date) below. MacDonald 578/3. VF, spotty tone, roughness. From a European Collection of Coins of the Northern Black Sea. A monetary crisis clearly erupted in the reign of Kotys III. During his rule, the quality of his staters declined precipitously, changing from electrum to silver to a debased billon. Estimate: 150 USD |  |
