Kings of Pontos Stater - Mithridates VI, -89 – -88

Pergamon

Obverse Reverse

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))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
-89  — Year 209 (Bithyno-Pontic era)
-88  — Year 2 (Pergamene Era)

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