Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI

€2.00
IssuerAmisos
Year85 BC - 65 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄12)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight8.7 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#3644, SNG France#1266, BMC Greek#27-29
Obverse descriptionBearded head of Zeus right, laureate.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, wings outstretched; inscription in exergue; monogram in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringAMIΣΟΥ
(Translation: Amisos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (85 BC - 65 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3144785440
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