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

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The Æ coin of Mithradates VI from Amisos in the Kingdom of Pontus dates from his reign between 120 and 63 BC. Mithradates VI was a formidable opponent of Rome in the eastern Mediterranean, known for his resistance in the Mithridatic Wars. The Aegis type coin likely features the protective shield symbolic of Zeus or Athena, reflecting Hellenistic religious influence. Pontic coinage from this era illustrates the blending of local and Greek cultural elements amid geopolitical struggles against Rome’s expansion.

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