6587
Auction #30
Lot Number: 62807
Estimate: $75.00
Final Sale Price: $101.20
Denomination: 23mm
Grade: Good VF dark brown patina with yellow highlights
Reference: SNG BMC Black Sea 1209

  Pontos, Amisos. Mithradates VI.Circa 85-65 BC. Æ 23mm (8.82 gm). Head of Mithradates
  as Dionysos wreathed in ivy right / AMISOU, Cista mystica, on which panther skin is
  draped; thrysus to left, monograms to left and right. SNG BMC Black Sea 1209. Good
  VF, dark brown patina with yellow highlights, reverse double struck. Estimate $75.



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