Lot 113

Ancient World, Kings of Pontos, Mithradates VI Eupator (c. 120-63 BC), Gold Stater, 8.27 gms, 20.22 mm, First Mithradatic War issue, in the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace, Tomis Mint, Struck circa 88 to 86 BC, Obv: Diademed head of deified Alexander III to right, with horn of Ammon, Rev: Athena Nikephoros seated left, Greek legend on either side reading ‘BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY’, TEM to inner left, TO on throne, ornate trident to left at bottom, Reference # Callatayy p. 142, dies D4/R1, AMNG I 2480, extremely fine, rare.