© H. D. Rauch
© H. D. Rauch
Stater - Mithridates VI Eupator Tomis 88 BC - 86 BC
| Gold | 8.39 g | - |
| 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 | 8.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Athena Nikephoros with lance on throne with shield nl, inside l. Field ΔIO, on the throne TO, in the trident section.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ΛYΣIMAXOY
ΔIO
TO
Translation: King Lysimachos
Comment
De Callataÿ pp. 141-142Struck in the name of Lysimachos of Thrace
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Mithridates VI Eupator wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of a nymph riding a sea monster. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Hellenistic period, where Greek and Persian cultures coexisted and interacted in the region.
