PONTOS. Uncertain. Time of Mithradates VI, circa 130-100 BC. AE (Bronze, 26 mm, 20.34 g). Male head to left, wearing satrapal cap; two countermarks: helmet right and facing gorgoneion, both within circular incusa. Rev. Eight-rayed star; in field, bow; between rays, two monograms. SNG BM Black Sea 972. SNG Stancomb 648 var. (differing monograms and no countermarks). Minor weakness on the reverse from countermarking, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 70 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |