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Æ - Mithridates VI 109 BC - 105 BC
| Bronze | 3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 109 BC - 105 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#248836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Tripod
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 203.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mithridates VI, who was a king of the Bosporan Kingdom, on one side, and an image of a horseman on the other side. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade during the king's reign, and it is believed that the horseman image symbolizes the king's military power and influence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (109 BC - 105 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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