Pontic Kingdom. Mithradates VI. 120-63 BC. AE 25, 14.44g (12h). Smyrna, c. 88-86 BC. Obv: Diademed head of Mithradates right. Rx: ΖΜΥΡΝΑΙΩ[Ν] ΕΡΜΟΓΕΝ[ΗΣ] ΦΡΙΞΟΣ Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm. BMC 118. McClean 8286, pl. 287, 6. Winterthur 3148. For the date, see M. Price, NC 1968, p. 6. Excellent portrait of Mithradates. Struck on a glossy brown planchet. Mint State
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