Amisos Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI, -121 – -63
Information
Country
Amisos
Amisos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-121 – -63
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.8
Diameter (mm)
20.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Amisos. Issued from -121 to -63. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20.1 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Ares wearing crested helmet right.
- Reverse
- Sword in sheath with strap, star and crescent in upper left field, monogram in lower left field, issuer name across fields. (Amisos)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (121 BC - 63 BC) | — | 65% | ||
| ND (121 BC - 63 BC) | — | Ā | 3% | |
| ND (121 BC - 63 BC) | — | Monogram ΦΠA | 35% |
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