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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI barbaric imitation 85 BC - 65 BC
| Bronze | 5.1 g | 20 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 | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#375507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΜΙ ΣΟΥ
Translation: Amisos
Comment
Barbaric Imitation - the artistry is definitely different from authentic Pontic issues and it seems to have similar cartoon-like style as the Barbaric imitation Alexander III tetradrachms and others.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a barbaric imitation of a Tetrachalkon coin, which means it was created by a group of people who were not authorized to produce official currency, but attempted to mimic the design and style of official coins. This imitation coin was likely created during a time of political instability or war, when official coinage was scarce or difficult to obtain. The fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than the silver or gold used in official coins, suggests that the creators were trying to pass off a less valuable metal as a more valuable one. This coin provides a unique insight into the economic and political conditions of the time period in which it was created.
