© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI 121 BC - 63 BC
| Bronze | 6.8 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Amisos (Pontos) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 121 BC - 63 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#235184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Sword in sheath with strap, star and crescent in upper left field, monogram in lower left field, issuer name across fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AMI ΣOY
Translation: Amisos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variants exist with mintmark/monogram "Ā".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Mithridates VI, while the reverse side shows a stylized representation of the Persian goddess Artemis, highlighting the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the reign of the Pontic Kingdom.
