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Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, More »
Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, and began his career of conquest by seizing Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians. His attempts to cement his control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome, and a plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia was unsuccessful. Raids on Pontic territory in 88 B.C. by Nicomedes, instigated by Rome, led to the First Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied the Roman Province of Asia and most of the Greek cities in Asia Minor, but during 86 and 85 he was defeated in Asia and Greece by the Roman generals Gaius Flavius Fimbria and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The Second Mithradatic War began with a Roman invasion of Pontus in 83 that was repelled the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army was isolated and destroyed by the Roman commander Lucius Licinius Lucullus. In 66, Pompey the Great succeeded to the Roman command and defeated Mithradates, who had regained much of his territory. Mithradates then devised a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, but his troops deserted to his son, Pharnaces and Mithradates soon committed suicide.
How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolter his legitimacy as a ruler. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a leader; it is an artifact of an ancient kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.485) « Less
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Mithradates VI, called “the Great,†was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he More »
Mithradates VI, called “the Great,†was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, and began his career of conquest by seizing Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians. His attempts to cement his control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome, and a plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia was unsuccessful. Raids on Pontic territory in 88 B.C. by Nicomedes, instigated by Rome, led to the First Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied the Roman Province of Asia and most of the Greek cities in Asia Minor, but during 86 and 85 he was defeated in Asia and Greece by the Roman generals Gaius Flavius Fimbria and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The Second Mithradatic War began with a Roman invasion of Pontus in 83 that was repelled the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army was isolated and destroyed by the Roman commander Lucius Licinius Lucullus. In 66, Pompey the Great succeeded to the Roman command and defeated Mithradates, who had regained much of his territory. Mithradates then devised a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, but his troops deserted to his son, Pharnaces and Mithradates soon committed suicide.
How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates the Great adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolter his legitimacy as a ruler. Mithradates actively sought to associate himself with King Alexander, who was viewed as a god in the Hellenistic world, in order to bolster his standing in the Greek provinces of Asia Minor. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a king; it is an artifact of an ancient kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.2006) « Less
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Mithradates VI, called “the Great,†was the legendary King of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. Bitter enemy of the Romans, with whom he fought More »
Mithradates VI, called “the Great,†was the legendary King of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. Bitter enemy of the Romans, with whom he fought three wars between 88 and 63 B.C., Mithradates envisioned himself as the protector of the Greeks of Asia Minor. At the height of his power he controlled much of Asia Minor and Greece, choosing Pergamon as his capital and royal residence. His reign commences about 121 B.C., when, at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V. He quickly seized Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians; yet his attempts to cement control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome. Soon after, an unsuccessful plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia provoked raids on Pontic territory in 88 that would ultimately lead to the First Mithradatic War. Since most of Mithradates' coins are dated, the origin of this stater can be traced to 88-86 B.C., the time of this first war. Rome eventually forced him to give up his conquered territory, pay a huge indemnity, and retreat to his original borders. The Second Mithradatic War erupted after the Roman invasion of Pontus in 83. However, this invasion was quickly repelled by the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army, isolated from reinforcements, was destroyed by the Romans. In 66, after regaining most of his territory, Mithradates was finally defeated by Pompey the Great who cleared the way for Roman domination. Shortly thereafter, while hatching a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, Mithradates died.
How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolster his legitimacy as a ruler and to appeal to the Greek citizenry residing in Asia Minor. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a leader; it is an artifact of a kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.2261) « Less
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Mithradates VI, called “the Great,†was the legendary King of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. Bitter enemy of the Romans, with whom he fought More »
Mithradates VI, called “the Great,†was the legendary King of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. Bitter enemy of the Romans, with whom he fought three wars between 88 and 63 B.C., Mithradates envisioned himself as the protector of the Greeks of Asia Minor. At the height of his power he controlled much of Asia Minor and Greece, choosing Pergamon as his capital and royal residence. His reign commences about 121 B.C., when, at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V. He quickly seized Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians; yet his attempts to cement control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome. Soon after, an unsuccessful plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia provoked raids on Pontic territory in 88 that would ultimately lead to the First Mithradatic War. Since most of Mithradates' coins are dated, the origin of this stater can be traced to 88-86 B.C., the time of this first war. Rome eventually forced him to give up his conquered territory, pay a huge indemnity, and retreat to his original borders. The Second Mithradatic War erupted after the Roman invasion of Pontus in 83. However, this invasion was quickly repelled by the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army, isolated from reinforcements, was destroyed by the Romans. In 66, after regaining most of his territory, Mithradates was finally defeated by Pompey the Great who cleared the way for Roman domination. Shortly thereafter, while hatching a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, Mithradates died.
How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolster his legitimacy as a ruler and to appeal to the Greek citizenry residing in Asia Minor. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a leader; it is an artifact of a kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.2263) « Less
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Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, More »
Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, and began his career of conquest by seizing Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians. His attempts to cement his control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome, and a plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia was unsuccessful. Raids on Pontic territory in 88 B.C. by Nicomedes, instigated by Rome, led to the First Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied the Roman Province of Asia and most of the Greek cities in Asia Minor, but during 86 and 85 he was defeated in Asia and Greece by the Roman generals Gaius Flavius Fimbria and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The Second Mithradatic War began with a Roman invasion of Pontus in 83 that was repelled the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army was isolated and destroyed by the Roman commander Lucius Licinius Lucullus. In 66, Pompey the Great succeeded to the Roman command and defeated Mithradates, who had regained much of his territory. Mithradates then devised a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, but his troops deserted to his son, Pharnaces and Mithradates soon committed suicide.
How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolster his legitimacy as a ruler and to appeal to the Greek citizenry residing in Asia Minor. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a leader; it is an artifact of a kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.2264) « Less
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Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, More »
Mithradates VI was the legendary king of Pontus, a region in what is now northeastern Turkey. In about 121 B.C., at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Mithradates V, and began his career of conquest by seizing Colchis and the Crimea from the Scythians. His attempts to cement his control in Paphlagonia and Cappadocia were thwarted by Rome, and a plot to depose Nicomedes III of Bithynia was unsuccessful. Raids on Pontic territory in 88 B.C. by Nicomedes, instigated by Rome, led to the First Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied the Roman Province of Asia and most of the Greek cities in Asia Minor, but during 86 and 85 he was defeated in Asia and Greece by the Roman generals Gaius Flavius Fimbria and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. The Second Mithradatic War began with a Roman invasion of Pontus in 83 that was repelled the next year. The Roman design to annex Bithynia provoked the Third Mithradatic War. Mithradates occupied Bithynia, but in 73 B.C. his army was isolated and destroyed by the Roman commander Lucius Licinius Lucullus. In 66, Pompey the Great succeeded to the Roman command and defeated Mithradates, who had regained much of his territory. Mithradates then devised a plan for the invasion of Italy from the north, but his troops deserted to his son, Pharnaces and Mithradates soon committed suicide.
How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine- made currencies. Like many leaders, Mithradates adopted the imagery of Alexander the Great in order to bolster his legitimacy as a ruler and to appeal to the Greek citizenry residing in Asia Minor. This magnificent coin is more than a memorial to a leader; it is an artifact of a kingdom passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.2265) « Less
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Ptolemy III Euergetes (Benefactor) carried on successful military campaigns that brought new wealth into Egypt, resulting in the minting of large silver coins and other gold More »
Ptolemy III Euergetes (Benefactor) carried on successful military campaigns that brought new wealth into Egypt, resulting in the minting of large silver coins and other gold denominations and a return to the Attic weight standard, which had not been used in Egypt for over sixty years. The most common type on the obverse of the coins was a portrait of his wife, Berenike II of Kyrene. Berenike's marriage to her cousin was politically significant, since it had brought Kyrene, which had been lost by Ptolemy II, back under Egyptian control. Upon the death of her husband, she became joint ruler with her son, Ptolemy IV, who had her murdered. Coin portraits of queens were common in Hellenistic Egypt, where women had higher status than elsewhere in the ancient world and were often influential. Berenike is depicted with the royal diadem and a veil. The fruit-filled cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and prosperity often depicted on the coins of agricultural Egypt.
These rare and impressive coins have been the subject of intense controversy in recent years, both as to the intended denomination and to the identity of the "Queen Berenike" depicted on the obverse. Originally known to Svoronos from only a single, heavily corroded specimen, they were initially identified by Svoronos and Mørkholm as Attic-weight dodekadrachms, or 12-drachm pieces, issued by Ptolemy III in the name of his wife, Queen Berenike II. More of these coins in far better condition have come to light in recent years, although they remain quite rare, and their appearence has prompted a re-evaluation of these earlier conclusions. In a recent article in the journal of the Society for Ancient Numismatics (SAN XX, No. 1), author David Vagi points out that the weight of well-preserved specimens of this coin average 52.70 grams, nearly two grams over the theoretical ideal for an Attic-weight dodekadrachm. However, the average almost exactly corresponds to the theoretical weight for a 15-drachm piece, or pentekaidekadrachm, struck on the lighter Ptolemaic standard. He therefore reattributes these coins as pentakaidekadrachms, the largest-value silver denomination issued by any Hellensitic kingdom, save for the immense 20- drachm medallic silver pieces of the Baktrian king Amyntas, of which only two are known. « Less
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Obverse: Head of Ptolemy.
Reverse: Eagle standing on a thunderbolt - (C.4105)
Obverse: Head of Ptolemy.
Reverse: Eagle standing on a thunderbolt - (C.4105) « Less
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I, as Satrap, Reigned circa 323-305 BC, AR Tetradrachm (16.9 gm), Head of Alexander III, the Great right, with horn of Ammon, clad in More »
The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I, as Satrap, Reigned circa 323-305 BC, AR Tetradrachm (16.9 gm), Head of Alexander III, the Great right, with horn of Ammon, clad in elephant’s skin and aegis/ ÃËÅÎÃÃÄÑÃÕ left, Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; Ãà monogram left and ÅÕ and eagle on thunderbolt right.
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Obverse: Diademed and draped bust Ptolemy V.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Ptolemy V was the son of Ptolemy IV and Arsinoe III. He was More »
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust Ptolemy V.
Reverse: PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing left on thunderbolt.
Ptolemy V was the son of Ptolemy IV and Arsinoe III. He was only five when his father died and during his minority incompetent ministers lost much of Egypt's overseas empire. The king was crowned at Memphis in 197 BC, the same year that the Rosetta stone was inscribed. In 193 BC Ptolemy married Cleopatra I and died thirteen years later at the age of twenty-nine. - (C.4220) « Less
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