© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI 85 BC - 65 BC
| Bronze | 7.59 g | 21 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 | 7.59 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#415615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram of HTP.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΜΙΣΟΥ
Translation: Amisos
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.
