KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 16.77 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 9, year 208 BE (June 89 BC).

Triton XXV
Lot: 210. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 5 000. 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 (29.5mm, 16.77 g, 12h). Pergamon mint. Dated month 9, year 208 BE (June 89 BC). Diademed head right / Pegasos grazing left; BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, MIΘPAΔATOY/EYΠATOPOΣ in two lines below; star-in-crescent to left; to right, HΣ (year) above monogram; Θ (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Callataÿ p. 12, dies D48/R– (unlisted rev. die); HGC 7, 338; DCA 688; SNG von Aulock 6678; Dewing 2120; Hirsch 1416; Rhousopoulos 3215. Toned, trace deposits, double struck on reverse. Near EF. Excellent portrait.

From the DMS Collection, purchased from Jonathan K. Kern.


The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session One – Greek Coinage (Part 1) will be held Tuesday morning, 11 January 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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