PONTIC KINGDOM. Mithradates VI Eupator (120-63 BC). Callatis Mint. AV stater (8.18 gm). NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. The Stater was an ancient Greek coin (Stater means 'weight') that was minted in numerous Greek city-states in addition to Callatis, Thrace. The ruins of the ancient Greek city of Callatis are found in modern-day Mangalia, Romania, which is located on the shores of the Black Sea.
This is a late posthumous issue in name and types of Lysimachus, struck during the period of the 1st Mithradatic War, 88-86 BC. Obverse presents the diademed head of deified Alexander III facing right, with the horn of Ammon. Reverse reads, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛYΣΙΜΑΧΟY, with the goddess Athena enthroned left, Nike in her right hand crowning royal name, left arm resting on grounded shield, with a transverse spear beyond. KAΛ is on the throne, below is a filleted trident pointing left in exergue. Reference: Müller 266. This is a gorgeous work of classical numismatic art, with its well-centered strike on a lustrous golden yellow flan.
Product ID | 555656 |
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Year | > |
Mint Mark | |
Strike | MS |
Grade | MS |
Variety | Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 |
Grading Agency | NGC Ancients |
Specification properties | No |
Serial | 4934269-054 |
Status | Active |
Designation | (8.23g) |
Additional Info | Callatis. Lysimachus type Alexander III/Athena std. |
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