Beautiful tetradrachm with head of the deified Alexander III the Great, minted in the name of Mithradates VI.
Iridescent tone.
Ex. Mentor collection.
Greece
Kingdom of Pontus, Byzantion, Mithradates VI Eupator (120-63 BC), Tetradrachm 120-63 BC
Obverse: head of deified Alexander III with horn of Ammon
Reverse: Athena Nikephoros sitting on the throne facing left with a shield and a spear, BY below throne; ornate trident in exergue; in the left field monogram
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY
Diameter 32 mm, weight 16.58 g
