REPRODUCTIONS, KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR “Tetradrachm” (33.5mm, 18.59 g, 11h). Derived from a Hunterian Museum electrotype. As made.Electronic Auction 541 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 120-63 BC. AR “Tetradrachm” (33.5mm, 18.59 g, 11h). Derived from a Hunterian Museum electrotype. Diademed head right / Stag grazing left; BAΣIΛEΩΣ above; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram, BKΣ (year) above monogram; below, MIΘPAΔATOY/EYΠATOPOΣ/Θ (month); all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Cf. Callataÿ p. 19, dies D32/R4 = Hunterian 5 (for prototype). Toned, iridescent toning, marks and deposits on edge . As made. Includes old collector ticket, noting purchase from Seaby for price of 2/9. |