Kings of Pontos Stater - Mithridates VI, -89 – -88
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Information
Country
Kings of Pontos
Kings of Pontos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-89 – -88
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.41
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kings of Pontos. Issued from -89 to -88. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 8.41 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Mithradates VI to right, diademed, hair flowing.
- Reverse
- Stag to left grazing, inscriptions above and below; before head, a star on crescent; on right, monogram; all within ivy wreath. (King Mithridates VI Eupator (of noble father))
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