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| Emisor | Kings of Pontos |
|---|---|
| Año | 88 BC - 86 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Gold Stater (20) |
| Moneda | Drachm |
| Composición | Gold |
| Peso | 8.16 g |
| Diámetro | 20 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | HGC 7#1931 I-I#2481 Fitzwilliam#1599 |
| Descripción del anverso | Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Athena Nikephoros seated left; ΘEO to inner left, TO on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. |
| Escritura del reverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del reverso |
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY ΘEO TO (Translation: King Lysimachos) |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (88 BC - 86 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 9303869320 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context:This gold stater, minted 88-86 BC, hails from the First Mithridatic War, a period of intense conflict between the Kingdom of Pontos and the Roman Republic. Its issuer, Mithridates VI Eupator, was one of Rome's most formidable adversaries. Issuing such high-value gold coinage, particularly from Tomis, underscored Mithridates' immense wealth, strategic power, and his determination to project authority and fund extensive military campaigns.
Artistry:While the engraver is anonymous, this stater exemplifies refined Hellenistic artistic traditions. The obverse presents a masterful portrait of Mithridates VI, idealized yet individualized, often with flowing hair and a diadem, conveying divine authority and regal power. The reverse commonly features a grazing stag, a potent symbol associated with Artemis and the royal hunt, often accompanied by the distinctive star and crescent emblem of the Pontic dynasty.
Technical/Grading:Struck in gold (8.16 grams, 20 mm), this issue represents a significant monetary instrument. High-points for wear on the obverse include Mithridates' hair, nose, and diadem. On the reverse, attention focuses on the stag's head, antlers, and musculature. Well-preserved examples exhibit a sharp strike, good centering, and often retain original luster, reflecting high royal minting standards; variations in die quality and strike pressure are common.