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Obol - Mithridates VI Panticapaeum 80 BC - 70 BC
| Copper | 14.69 g | 26.6 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 70 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.69 g |
| Diameter | 26.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#351856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bowcase; monogram at left.
Comment
Struck during the early reign of Mithradates VI of Pontos, probably during or shortly after the second expedition of Diophantes.Makhares, governor of the Bosporos.
Anokhin (1986) 212.
There are different monograms on reverse, see catalogue MacDonald 180/*.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin of Mithridates VI (Panticapaeum) from the Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) was used as a form of currency during the 1st century BC. It was made of copper and weighed around 14.69 grams. Despite its small size, this coin has great historical significance as it represents the economic and cultural exchange between the Bosporan Kingdom and other ancient civilizations of the time. The coin's design features an image of Mithridates VI, who was a prominent king of the Bosporan Kingdom, and the reverse side shows a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the kingdom. The Obol coin was widely used for trade and commerce, and its presence has been found in various archaeological sites across the region, providing valuable insights into the economic and cultural practices of ancient civilizations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (80 BC - 70 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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