Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI

Issuer Sinope
Year 85 BC - 65 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetrachalkon (1⁄12)
Currency Drachm
Composition Brass
Weight 6.7 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#3711, SNG Copenhagen#304, BMC Greek#38-41
Obverse description Head of Zeus right, laureate.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings outstretched; inscription in exergue; monogram in left field, star in right field.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ
(Translation: Sinope)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (85 BC - 65 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6787018590
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