KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.35 g, 12h). First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Tomis mint. Struck circa 88-86 BC.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Greek, Gold Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AV Stater (20mm, 8.35 g, 12h). First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Tomis mint. Struck circa 88-86 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left; ΘЄM to inner left, TO on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. De Luca dies D3/R13; Callataÿ p. 142, dies D4/R2; AMNG I 2481; HGC 3, 1931. Underlying luster, typical minor die wear on obverse. Good VF. |