Kings of Pontos Stater - Mithridates VI Eupator, 223
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Information
Country
Kings of Pontos
Kings of Pontos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
223
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.4
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kings of Pontos. Issued in 223. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 8.4 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Mithridates VI to right, diademed, hair flowing.
- Reverse
- Stag to left grazing, inscriptions above and below; before head, a star on crescent above the year; on right, monograms; in exergue, the month; all within ivy wreath. (King Mithridates VI Eupator (of noble father))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 (74 BC) | — | ΙΒ, ΓΚΣ | ||
| 223 (74 BC) | — | ΙΓ, ΓΚΣ |
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