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Bronze AE31 Mithridates VI 85 BC - 65 BC
| Bronze | 19.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sinope (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 85 BC - 65 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#301939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Perseus standing, holding sword and severed head of Medusa
Monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΙΝΩ ΠΗΣ
Translation: Sinope
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mithridates VI, who was a king of Pontus, a region in modern-day Turkey, and was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Republic.