ANCIENT COINS. GREEK. Kingdom of Pontos, Mithradates VI Eupator (c.120-63 B.C.), Gold Stater, 8.34g, 12h. Mint of Kallatis, struck c.89-72 B.C.in the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Head of Alexander the Great (with features of Mithradates) facing right, wearing diadem and horn of Ammon. Rev. BA Σ I Λ EΩ Σ Λ Y Σ IMAXOY , Athena seated left, holding Nike in her outstretched right hand and resting her left elbow on a shield at her side, behind her rests a spear, monogram on left, KA Λ below throne, trident with dolphins in exergue (SNG Copenhagen 1089). A choice example, very well struck, good extremely fine, a superb coin. $2,500
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