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Tetradrachm - Mithridates VI Eupator 223 74 BC
223 (74 BC) year| Silver | 16.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Kings of Pontos |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 223 (74 BC) |
| Calendar | Bosporan era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.76 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#183427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stag feeding to left between two monograms. To left, star within crescent, to right, date, ΓΚΣ, below, month letter, Θ and all within ivy wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΜΙΘΡΑΔΑΤΟΥ
ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
ΓΚΣ
Θ
Translation: King Mithridates VI Eupator
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Mithridates VI Eupator 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 stylized image of the Persian goddess Artemis, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the two civilizations during the Hellenistic period.
