Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI (Phanagoria) (107 BC - 100 BC) front Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI (Phanagoria) (107 BC - 100 BC) back
Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI (Phanagoria) (107 BC - 100 BC) photo
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Tetrachalkon - Mithridates VI Phanagoria 107 BC - 100 BC

 
Silver 6.21 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos)
King
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
107 BC - 100 BC
Value
Tetrachalkon (1⁄12)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.21 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#434188
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Recumbent stag left.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΦΑΝΑΓΟ
ΡΙΤΩΝ

Comment

Anokhin (1986) 194.

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 portrait, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo, a common deity in Greek mythology. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Bosporan Kingdom, which was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (107 BC - 100 BC)  - - - - - -

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