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Tetrachalkon 85 BC - 65 BC
| Bronze | 14.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Amisos (Pontos) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 85 BC - 65 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#342792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pegasus / Pegasos standing left, drinking
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΜΙΣΟΥ
Translation: Amisos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon coin from Amisos (Pontos) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, likely King Mithridates VI of Pontos, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, possibly Athena, standing on a rocky outcrop. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire during the Hellenistic period.
