Kings of Pontos, Mithridates VI in the name of Alex III. Odessos, AR Tetradrachm

Alexander III “the Great” (336–323 BC).

AR Tetradrachm, posthumous issue struck at Odessos, circa 83–82 BC under Mithradates VI Eupator of Pontus.

Obv: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress; the portrait is believed to represent Mithradates VI Eupator.

Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; monogram in left field, [ODH] in exergue.

Weight: 14.58 g

Diameter: 29.12 mm

Condition: Very Fine. Dark toning with some weakness on the margin. Please refer to photos for full condition.

Struck on a broad flan (29.12 mm), giving the coin an impressive presence. A historically significant issue reflecting the continued use of Alexander’s coinage during the reign of Mithradates VI.