PONTOS. Kingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI, 120-63 B.C. AV Stater (8.23 gms), Istros Mint, ca. 88-86 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Die Shift. AMNG-I-482; SNG Cop-1094 (Thrace). In the name and types of Lysimachos of Thrace. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, with horn of Ammon; Reverse: Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike and resting elbow upon shield; ΔΙ to inner left, ΙΣ on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. Well centered and struck, with tremendous dazzling brilliance and luster, along with an alluring golden-yellow hue throughout. The noted die shift is quite minor and can be observed around the nose and chin of Alexander.
