Amisos Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI, -85 – -65

barbaric imitation

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Amisos Amisos
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetrachalkon
Year -85 – -65
Ruler Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (-120–-63)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.1
Diameter (mm) 20
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetrachalkon from Amisos. Issued from -85 to -65. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.1 g.

Obverse
Gorgoneion on aegis (shield).
Reverse
Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch. (Amisos)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (85 BC - 65 BC)  —

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