Pontus, Amisos. Mithradates VI (120-63 BC). Æ - Ares sword (No reserve price)

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Pontus, Amisos, orichalcum bronze coin struck under Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 111–105 or 95–90 BC, obv. helmeted head of Ares right, rev. AMI - ΣOV with a sword in sheath; weight 7.61 g; Æ denomination; SNG BM Black Sea 1164; HGC 7, 241.

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PONTOS. Amisos. Orichalcum bronze (Circa 111-105 or 95-90 BC). Struck under Mithradates VI Eupator.
Obv: Helmeted head of Ares right.
Rev: AMI - ΣOV.
Sword in sheath;
SNG BM Black Sea 1164; HGC 7, 241.
Weight 7.61 g.

Orichalcum was a valuable golden-colored brass alloy used by Romans and Greeks to mint coins . Valued for its gold-like appearance, it was considered more valuable than copper.

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Era

Before 1400

Culture/region

Pontus, Amisos

Year/period and variation

- Ares sword

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Mithradates VI (120-63 BC)

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Metal

Orichalcum

Condition

Ungraded

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