Sinope Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI, -85 – -65
Information
Country
Sinope
Sinope
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-85 – -65
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.7
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Sinope. Issued from -85 to -65. Struck in Brass. Measures 22 mm and weighs 6.7 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus right, laureate.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings outstretched; inscription in exergue; monogram in left field, star in right field. (Sinope)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (85 BC - 65 BC) | — |
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