KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 8.26 g, 12h). First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Kallatis mint. Struck circa 88-86 BC. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 121 Greek, 12h, Gold Sold For $ 1 700. 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 (17.5mm, 8.26 g, 12h). First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Kallatis mint. Struck circa 88-86 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield, spear diagonally in background; (HP)O to inner left, KAΛ on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. Callataÿ p. 139, dies D6/R1; AMNG I 258; HGC 3, 1824. Underlying luster, typical die wear on obverse. Near EF. |