PONTOS. Kingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI, 120-63 B.C. AV Stater

Description

PONTOS. Kingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI, 120-63 B.C. AV Stater (8.40 gms), Tomis Mint, ca. 88-86 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.

HGC-3.2, 1799; SNG Cop-1094 (Thrace). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike; ΘЄM to inner left, TO on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. Struck with the typical worn obverse die, but quite sharp on the reverse. A lustrous and satisfyingly well-preserved example.