Dichalkon

Features

Issuer Amisos (Pontos)
King Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 85 BC - 65 BC
Value Dichalkon (1⁄24)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 4 g
Diameter 17 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
145034
References BMC Greek# 65,
Reginald Stuart Poole; 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum / Volume 2. Sicily. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 26 more volumes.
BMC Greek# 66,
Reginald Stuart Poole; 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum / Volume 2. Sicily. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 26 more volumes.
BMC Greek# 67
Reginald Stuart Poole; 1876. A Catalogue of the Greek Coins in the British Museum / Volume 2. Sicily. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
And 26 more volumes.

Obverse

Draped bust of Perseus right

Reverse

Cornucopia, at each side a pileus surmounted by star.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΜΙΣΟΥ

Translation: Amisos

Mint

Amisus, Pontus, modern-day Samsun, Turkey

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (85 BC - 65 BC) 

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