Kotys II with Rhaeskuporis I. Thrace-Bosporos. AE16. ca 48-42 BC.

BASILEWS KOTYS, diademed and draped bust right.
BASILEWS RAISKOYPORIDOS, trophy.

Jurukova 157; RPC I 1703; Anson II 1164; Mionnet 153.
Good VF, dark green patina. Very rare.

The RPC I supplement corrected the description of the reverse “Victory 
carrying trophy” to “Trophy.” Jurukova writes that Rhaiskuporis was the sole 
issuer of this coinage, and he placed the deceased Kotys’ titles and bust on 
his coins for political purposes. 

Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 300. Estimate $200. 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008. 
Sold For $480. 

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