Kingdom of Pontos, Mithradates VI Eupator AV Stater. First Mithradatic War issue. Kallatis, circa 88-86 BC. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon / Athena Nikephoros enthroned left, shield resting against base of throne, [spear resting behind]; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΛΥΣΙMΑXOY to left, throne inscribed KAΛ, HPO monogram to inner left, and ornate trident left in exergue. Callataÿ p. 140, dies D6/R2a; AMNG I 258; SNG Copenhagen –. 8.31g, 18mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Evidence of a mis-strike on rev. edge at 7h.
Ex Harlan J. Berk 193, 30 April 2015, lot 23.