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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Pontus and Bosporus with head of Mithradates IV
Greek
Hellenistic Period
169–150 B.C.
Mint: Pontus and Bosporus (Kingdom)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 16.89 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.187
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 1354.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Mithradates IV right, diademed.
Reverse: Perseus standing facing, holding, harpa and Gorgon's head.
In field above his head star in crescent.
Inscription in Greek at right and left. Monogram at left.
Reverse: Perseus standing facing, holding, harpa and Gorgon's head.
In field above his head star in crescent.
Inscription in Greek at right and left. Monogram at left.