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

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This ungraded Æ orichalcum bronze coin from Amisos in Pontus was struck under Mithradates VI, circa 111–105 or 95–90 BC, with a helmeted head of Ares on the obverse and a sheathed sword on the reverse.

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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; star-in-crescent to upper left, monogram to lower left.
SNG BM Black Sea 1164; HGC 7, 241.
Weight 7.78 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.

Will be shipped registered and insured.

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; star-in-crescent to upper left, monogram to lower left.
SNG BM Black Sea 1164; HGC 7, 241.
Weight 7.78 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.

Will be shipped registered and insured.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Pontus, Amisos
Year/period and variation
- Ares / sword
Ruler
Mithradates VI (120-63 BC)
Denomination
Æ
Metal
Orichalcum
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
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