Stater - Mithridates VI Eupator Istros

€191,512.00
IssuerKings of Pontos
Year88 BC - 86 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (20)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionGold
Weight8.23 g
Dimensions20.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#1094, HGC 7#1799
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAthena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on shield, transverse spear behind; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, ΙΣ on throne, ΔΙ in inner left field and ornate trident in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ ΔΙ
(Translation: King Lysimachos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (88 BC - 86 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5403113700
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