KINGS OF SOPHENE. Mithradates II Philopator, circa 89-after 85 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 16 mm, 4.10 g, 6 h), Arkathiokerta (?). Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates II to left, wearing bashlyk tied with a diadem. Rev. [B]AΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΜΙΘΡΙΔΑΤ / ΦΙΛO Club; all within wreath. Kovacs 35. Numerous cleaning scratches and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Ancient Coins Canada.