BOSPOROS, Kings of. Asander, as King. 46-17 BC. AV Stater (8.21 gm). Year 
      8 (37/36 BC). Diademed head of Asander right; F at back of neck / BASILEWS 
      right, ASANDROU left, Nike standing left on prow, holding wreath in right 
      hand, palm in left; P in left field; H in exergue. Nawotka, "Asander of 
      the Bospsorus: His Coinage and Chronology," in ANSAJN 3-4, -; RPC -; 
      Anokin -. EF, two scratches on bridge of nose. Unpublished with the F on 
      the obverse and these letters on the reverse! ($5000) The son-in-law of 
      Pharnakes II, Asander seized the throne of Bosporus after killing the 
      Roman nominee. He was confirmed in his position by Antony and later 
      Augustus.


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1393.
 
 Lot sold for $3600, plus buyers fees.

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