Description: This very rare NGC-certified ancient coin from Pontus Amisus is a true gem for collectors. With a size/denomination of AE21, it features the wreathed head of Mithradates VI as a young Dionysos facing right on the obverse and a Panther skin and thyrsos on a cista mystica on the reverse. The coin is from the Greek era, minted between 85BC-65 BC and is genuine, graded by NGC. Mithridates or Mithradates VI Eupator was the ruler of the Kingdom of Pontus in northern Anatolia from 120 to 63 BC, and one of the Roman Republic's most formidable and determined opponents. He was an effective, ambitious and ruthless ruler who sought to dominate Asia Minor and the Black Sea region, waging several hard-fought but ultimately unsuccessful wars (the Mithridatic Wars) to break Roman dominion over Asia and the Hellenic world. He has been called the greatest ruler of the Kingdom of Pontus. He cultivated an immunity to poisons by regularly ingesting sub-lethal doses; this practice, now called mithridatism, is named after him. After his death, he became known as Mithridates the Great. NGC certifies most US, world, and ancient coins, tokens, and medals. The certification process consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of ancient history with this rare NGC certified coin. 20149
Price: 189.95 USD
Location: Capitola, California
End Time: 2024-11-13T22:13:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: AE21
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 85 BC - 65 BC
Era: Ancient
Fineness: Unk
Grade: Genuine
KM Number: Unk
Country/Region of Manufacture: Pontus Amisus
Certification: NGC
