Kings of Pontos Stater - Mithridates VI Eupator, -88 – -86
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Information
Country
Kings of Pontos
Kings of Pontos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-88 – -86
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.23
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kings of Pontos. Issued from -88 to -86. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8.23 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.
- Reverse
- Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on shield, transverse spear behind; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, ΙΣ on throne, ΔΙ in inner left field and ornate trident in exergue. (King Lysimachos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (88 BC - 86 BC) | — |
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