PONTOS. Kingdom of Pontos. Mithradates VI, 120-63 B.C. AV Stater (8.25 gms), Tomis Mint, ca. 88-86 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Marks. HGC-3.2, 1799; ANMG-I, 2478. 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; monogram to inner left, TO on throne; in exergue, ornate trident left. Deep golden-orange and fairly boldly struck, this example presents very little in the way of actual handling and only a few light marks in the fields.
