編號 102075706

編號 102075706

PONTOS. Amisos. Orichalcum brpnze (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 5.95 g.
Orichalcum was a valuable golden-colored brass alloy (copper and zinc) used by Romans an Greeks to mint coins . Valued for its gold-like appearance, it was considered more valuable than copper.
Will be shipped registered and insured.