Tetradrachm - Mithridates VI Eupator Pergamon

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IssuerKings of Pontos
Year74 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.62 g
Dimensions35.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 7#340 , DCA#692 Sea, Du Chastel#245
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Mithradates VI to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionStag grazing left; BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, MIΘPAΔATOY/EYΠATOPOΣ in two lines below; to left, star-in-crescent above ΓKΣ (year); two monograms to right, IB (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY EYΠATOPOΣ ΓKΣ
(Translation: King Mithridates VI Eupator)
Edge
Mint
Mintage223 (74 BC)  - ΓKΣ -
Catalog ID5916368070
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