Tetradrachm - Mithridates VI Eupator Pergamon

Issuer Kings of Pontos
Year 74 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.62 g
Diameter 35.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 7#340 , DCA#692 Sea#1042 , Du Chastel#245
Obverse description Diademed head of Mithradates VI to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Stag grazing left; BAΣIΛEΩΣ above, MIΘPAΔATOY/EYΠATOPOΣ in two lines below; to left, star-in-crescent above ΓKΣ (year); two monograms to right, IB (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY EYΠATOPOΣ ΓKΣ
(Translation: King Mithridates VI Eupator)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 223 (74 BC) - ΓKΣ -
Numisquare ID 5916368070
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