KINGS of SOPHENE. Mithradates I (circa 2nd half of 2nd century BC). Ae. Arkathiokerta (?).

Obv: Draped bust of Mithradates I to left, bearded and wearing bashlyk tied with a diadem; before, countermark: ('p' in Aramaic).
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛЄΩC - MΙΘPAΔATOY
Zeus standing front, head to left, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left.

Kovacs 24. For countermark, Kovacs p. 80, 28.

Extraordinary for type, with natural dark green patina and readable legends.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 6,42g.
Diameter: 18mm.