Kingdom of Pontus | Mithridates VI Eupator | Amisos | AE22

Description: Mithradates VI Eupator | AE22 (Brass) Reference: SNG BMC 1189 Date: 85-65 BCE Obverse: Aegis with facing Gorgon in the center Reverse: AMIΣOY, Nike walking right, holding palm over shoulder with both hands. ΦΠA monogram in left field, ΔAT monogram in lower right Mint: Amisos, Pontos Size: 22.1 mm Weight: 6.53 grams BEAUTIFUL BLUE PATINA. A very nice bronze coin from the Anatolian city of Amisos struck during the reign of Rome's arch-nemesis, Mithradates VI. Brass (copper and zinc) is an alloy that was used relatively rarely in ancient times. This was due to the difficulty of extracting zinc from ores containing other metals . For a metal, zinc has a very low boiling point (1665 F), so furnaces that were hot enough to melt copper (1984 F) or iron (2800 F) would effectively vaporize any zinc present in the ore. Phrygia is the only region with a consistent, recorded use of brass coinage in the pre-Roman period, and the alloy is heavily featured in coinage pf Pontos. The blue patina on this coin is relatively rare on cuperous coinage in general, but seems to be more common on brassy issues. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!

Price: 39.99 USD

Location: Canton, Michigan

End Time: 2025-02-03T00:12:23.000Z

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