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Obol - Mithridates VI Panticapaeum 107 BC - 100 BC
| Copper | 19.03 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 107 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.03 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship's prow left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΑΝΤΙΚΑ
ΠΑΙΤΩΝ
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 191.Mass varies: 12.4–19.49 g;
Diameter varies: 25–30 mm;
Interesting fact
The Obol coin of Mithridates VI (Panticapaeum) from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) is notable for its unique design, which features the king's name in both Greek and barbarian (Scythian) scripts. This dual-script inscription is a rare example of cultural fusion between the ancient Greek and barbarian worlds, reflecting the multicultural nature of the Bosporan Kingdom during that time.
