© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater - Mithridates VI Eupator Istros 88 BC - 86 BC
| Gold | 8.23 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Pontos |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88 BC - 86 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.23 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#191512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros seated left, resting arm on shield, transverse spear behind; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ crowned by Nike to left, ΙΣ on throne, ΔΙ in inner left field and ornate trident in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ
ΔΙ
Translation: King Lysimachos
Comment
In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace.Callataÿ, p. 139 (D1/R1);
The piece in the image is from the William Stancomb Collection; Acquired from Ancient Fine Arts Ltd., November 2003. Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 304. Sold for 1,300 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Mithridates VI Eupator, who was a king of Pontos, a region in modern-day Turkey, and was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Republic.
