Tetradrachm - Mithradates III

Issuer Kings of Pontos
Year 220 BC - 200 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.86 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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Obverse description Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Zeus seated to left on a high-backed throne, holding a long scepter with his left hand and, in his extended right, an eagle with closed wings standing to right; in the inner field to left, below his extended hand, eight-pointed star within a crescent; below throne, monogram of EMΠ; in the inner field to right, B over monogram of ΡΑ.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ MIΘ PAΔATOY
(Translation: King Mithradates)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (220 BC - 200 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6725121130
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