5733

#27
Lot Number: 62301
Estimate: $750.00
Final Sale Price: $517.00
Denomination: Stater
Grade: EF as struck
Reference: De Callata˙ pg. 139 (D1/R1a); SNG Copenhagen 1094; McClean
4481; Pick, AMNG, 482

  Pontos, Kings of. Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. AV Stater (8.26 gm). Time of the First
  Mithradatic War, 88-86 BC. Istros mint. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the
  Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / BASILEWS right, LUSIMAXOY left, Athena seated
  left, left elbow resting on shield, holding Nike in extended right hand; DI above
  knee, IS on throne, trident in exergue. De Callata˙ pg. 139 (D1/R1a); SNG Copenhagen
  1094; McClean 4481; Pick, AMNG, 482. EF, as struck, worn reverse die. Estimate $750.
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