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Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI
| Issuer | Chabakta (Pontos) |
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| Year | 85 BC - 65 BC |
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| Currency | Drachm |
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| Obverse description | Facing gorgoneion depicted in high relief at centre, the visage rendered with open mouth, broad nose, and staring eyes framed by an elaborate surround of writhing snakes and feathered wings forming the aegis. The serpents radiate outward across the entire field in a bold, expressive Hellenistic style, filling the flan to its irregular edge. No legend or inscription is present on the obverse. |
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| Reverse description | Nike advancing to the right, depicted in flowing garments, holding a wreath in her extended right hand and a palm branch in her left. A crescent and star appear in the right field, serving as dynastic symbols associated with Mithridates VI of Pontos. The ethnic legend XABA-KTΩN is inscribed in the field, identifying the issuing city of Chabakta. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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