Tetradrachm - Mithridates IV Sinope

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IssuerKings of Pontos
Year169 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.83 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 7# 326 , Jameson#2153 , Kraay&Hirm#771 , Gulbenkian#933-934 , SNG von Aulock#6674
Obverse descriptionDiademed head right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPerseus, naked but for cloak over his shoulders, standing facing and holding gorgoneion and harpa; in lower inner left field, monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΙΘΡΑΔΑΤΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-169)  - -
Catalog ID5921801500
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