KINGS OF PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 120-63 BC. Stater (Gold, 19 mm, 8.35 g, 12 h), First Mithradatic War issue, in the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace (305-281 BC). Kallatis, circa 88-86. Diademed head of Alexander the Great to right with horn of Ammon over his ear. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ Athena seated left, holding Nike, crowning the king's name, in her right hand and leaning with her left arm on shield; behind, transverse spear; in inner left field, monogram of HP; on throne, KAΛ; in exergue, ornate trident left. AMNG I 266. Callataÿ p. 140, D6/R5. SNG Copenhagen 1089. Struck from the usual somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Leu on 27 October 2000 (with a photocopy of the original invoice and the original dealer's ticket enclosed).
Price realized | 3'400 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |