Amisos Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI, -85 – -65
Information
Country
Amisos
Amisos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-85 – -65
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.3
Diameter (mm)
21.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Amisos. Issued from -85 to -65. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21.5 mm and weighs 7.3 g.
- Obverse
- Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right.
- Reverse
- Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; monograms flanking. (Amisos)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (85 BC - 65 BC) | — | € 24,00 |
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