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Stater - Mithridates III
337 (41) year| Gold | 7.90 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates III (39-45) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 337 (41) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.90 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike flying left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩC ΜΙΘΡΙΔΑΤΟΥ
Ζ ΛΤ
Comment
Anokhin (1986) #328.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mithridates III 337 (41) Stater from Bosporan Kingdom is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the Griffin, which is a hybrid of a lion and an eagle. The Griffin was considered a symbol of protection and guardianship in ancient mythology, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the king's role as a protector of his people.
