Kings of Pontos Stater - Mithradates I-III, -302 – -185
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Information
Country
Kings of Pontos
Kings of Pontos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Stater
Year
-302 – -185
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Stater from Kings of Pontos. Issued from -302 to -185. Struck in Gold. Measures 17 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena right, wearing necklace and crested Corinthian helmet, pushed back on head, decorated with coiled serpent.
- Reverse
- Nike standing left, holding laurel wreath in extended right hand and cradling stylis in left arm; Σ / Π in inner left field near bottom of wing; K in lower inner right field.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (302 BC - 185 BC) | — |
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