Pontus, Amisos. Mithradates VI (120-63 BC). Æ PERSEUS (No reserve price)

Scarce coin from Amisos Pontos, Amisos Æ15. Struck under Mithradates VI, circa 120-111 BC. Winged and draped bust of Perseus right / Cornucopiae between two piloi. SNG BM Black Sea 1129-33; SNG Stancomb 668; HGC 7, 249. 4.1g, 18mm, Glossy black patina. See for similar example: Roma numismatics, E-Sale 24, lot 219 , 30.01.2016 Orichalcum was a valuable golden-colored brass alloy (copper and zinc) used by Romans an Greeks to mint coins . Valued for its gold-like appearance, it was considered more valuable than copper. Will be shipped registered and insured.

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