Mithradates IV AR Tetradrachm of Odessus in Thrace. 80 - 71 BC. Price 1193

Mithradates IV "the Poison King" (120 - 63BC) Tetradrachm Issued in Odessus in Thrace. Obverse: Portrait of Mithradates Right in the guise of Alexander the Great as Herakles, wearing Lion Skin Headdress. Reverse: Zeus seated Left Holding eagle and sceptre. ALEXANDROY on Left, BASILEOS on Right. LAKO in left field, ODH in exergue. Mint: Odessus, Thrace Minted: 80 - 71 BC Weight: 15.45g Reference: Price 1193