★ A new reverse type for Mithradates I ★

KINGS OF SOPHENE. Mithradates I, circa 2nd half of 2nd century BC. Hemichalkon (Bronze, 11 mm, 0.69 g, 10 h). Diademed and draped bust of Mithradates I to left, wearing bashlyk tied with a diadem. Rev. Eagle standing left with wings spread. Kovacs -. Unpublished and unique, a new reverse type for Mithradates I. Patina stripped, otherwise, fine.

From an important collection of Armenian coins.