KINGS OF PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 B.C. AV stater. 8.3 gm. 18 mm. First Mithradatic War issue. In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Tomis 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; ΔΙΟ to inner left, ΤΟ under throne; in exergue, ornate trident left; ΒΑΣΛΙΕΩΣ ΛΥΣΙΜΑΧΟΥ. Callataÿ pp. 141-142. HGC 3.2 1931. Lustrous Extremely Fine; well centered and well struck; attractive red gold tone. Excellent style and condition for this issue.

Ex Davissons Auction 16 (12 March 2002) lot 3.