© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Dichalkon Mithridates VI
| Bronze | 7.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Sinope (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 105-90 |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#234658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Sword in sheath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣIN-ΩΠHΣ
Translation: Sinope
Comment
Paphlagonia was at this time under the Kingdom of Pontus.Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin features an image of Mithridates VI, who was a king of the Kingdom of Pontus, a region in modern-day Turkey. Mithridates VI was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Republic and his efforts to expand his kingdom's influence in the region. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 105 to 90 BCE.
