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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI 121 BC - 66 BC
| Bronze | 6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Pimolisa (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 121 BC - 66 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#297256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sword in scabbard.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠIMΩ ΛIΣΩN
Translation: Pimolison
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 king's bust, while the reverse side features a seated Apollo, a common deity in Greek mythology. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Kingdom of Pontus, which was ruled by Mithridates VI during the 1st century BC.