KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 16.39 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 5, year 223 BE (February 74 BC).Electronic Auction 500 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (31.5mm, 16.39 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 5, year 223 BE (February 74 BC). Diademed head right / Stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram; to right, ΓKΣ (year) above monogram; E (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Callataÿ p. 20, dies D45/R4, a (this coin); HGC 7, 340; DCA 692. Lightly toned, small lamination and light scratch on reverse. VF. |