PONTOS. Kingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI Eupator, 120-63 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.72 gms), Pergamon Mint, dated 11th month of BE 212 (August 85 B.C.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-7, 340. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram; to right, BIΣ (date) above monogram; IA (month) in exergue; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Elegantly toned and pleasingly struck, this example presents dazzling eye appeal and remains entirely wholesome and without issue.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 27 (Fall 1958) Lot # 67.