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Kingdom of Bosporus, Rhescuporis II, Horseback reverse.

Æ; 25mm/10.2gm Struck c. 211-218 AD

Con/ about Very Fine for the issue; dark brown patina with brassy highlights. Well-centered and sharply struck on both sides, complete legend, handsome portrait of the king and much better in hand!

Obv/ BACIΛEWC PHCKOVΠOPIΔOC; Diad. and dr. bust of king r.

Rev/ No legend; king on horseback r.; right hand raised in gesture of adoration and holding spear in left hand; denomination mark (star) to right = One Denarii.

Ref/ MacDonald 568