- Ancient Greek era: Thrace-Macedonia.
- MITHRIDATIC WAR ERA. Pontus vs Rome. Struck 125–70 B.C.E.
- Silver tetra drachma of 16.6 grams, 32 mm Odessus mint, in Thrace.
- In the name of Alexander the Great (336-323 B.C.E).
- Obverse, Hercules in lion headdress with possible features of Mithridates IV the Great.
- He thought of himself as a new Alexander and liberator of peoples from Roman domination. One of the greatest enemies Rome ever faced.
- Reverse, Zeus holding an eagle and scepter, monogram in field. The image is inspired by the giant ivory and gold statue of Zeus at Olympus, one of the now lost seven wonders of the ancient world.
- Near EF Condition
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🪙During the Mithridatic Wars, a conflict between Pontus and Rome, this silver tetradrachma was struck between 125 and 70 B.C.E. at the Odessus mint in Thrace. Weighing 16.6 grams and measuring 32 mm in diameter, the coin was minted in the name of Alexander the Great (336-323 B.C.E), reflecting the enduring influence of his legacy in the Hellenistic world.
The obverse of the coin features Hercules wearing a lion headdress, a motif common in depictions of Alexander the Great, suggesting the features may have been intended to resemble Mithridates VI the Great. Mithridates considered himself a new Alexander, aiming to be a liberator of peoples from Roman domination, and was one of the greatest adversaries Rome encountered.
On the reverse, Zeus is depicted holding an eagle and scepter, with a monogram in the field. This imagery draws inspiration from the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, made of ivory and gold, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world now lost to history.
The coin is in Near EF (Extremely Fine) condition, indicating it has been well-preserved with sharply defined details, offering a clear and tangible connection to the era of the Mithridatic Wars. Its authenticity is guaranteed, making it a significant piece for collectors and historians interested in the complex interplay of Hellenistic culture and Roman power.
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