Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 27 17 Oct 2018
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KINGS OF PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 B.C. AV stater. 8.34 gm. 18 mm. First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Kallatis mint. Struck circa 88-86 B.C. Diademed head of the deified Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Athena seated left, holding Nike and resting arm on shield, spear behind; HP monogram to inner left, KAΛ under throne; in exergue, ornate trident left; ΒΑΣΛΙΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Callataÿ pp. 140, dies D4/R2. HGC 3.2, 1824. Extremely Fine; lustrous; well centered; short hairline striking split at 10'.