Own a Bronze Coin Where Mithridates VI Claimed the Authority of Zeus Against Rome

A real NGC-certified bronze coin of Mithridates VI Eupator—bearing Zeus enthroned, the king of the gods, whose authority the ruler of Pontus invoked as he fought the Roman Republic through three epic wars spanning nearly three decades.

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📷 Coins shown are representative examples. You will receive one authentic NGC-certified bronze coin of Mithridates VI. Each coin is unique and will vary in grade, strike, centering, patina, and overall appearance.

⚡ Features Zeus enthroned—the supreme ruler of the Greek gods, proclaiming the divine authority behind Mithridates' resistance to Rome

📜 Bears the Greek royal inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ("King Eupator"), declaring the title of one of Rome's greatest enemies

🤲 An authentic NGC-certified bronze coin from the king who challenged Rome longer than any other Hellenistic ruler.

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Why This Coin Matters

Few rulers fought Rome with greater determination than Mithridates VI Eupator.

King of Pontus from approximately 120 to 63 BC, Mithridates transformed a regional Black Sea kingdom into one of the Roman Republic's greatest rivals. Claiming descent from both Alexander the Great and the Persian Achaemenid kings, he presented himself as the defender of the Greek East against Roman expansion.

This bronze coin reflects that extraordinary ambition.

Its obverse depicts Zeus enthroned, the supreme king of the Greek gods. More than a religious image, Zeus symbolized universal authority and legitimate kingship. By placing the ruler of Olympus on his coinage, Mithridates associated his own reign with divine sanction, presenting himself as the rightful champion of the Hellenistic world.

The reverse bears the Greek inscription BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ—"King Eupator"—using the language and traditions of the Greek cities that formed the foundation of his kingdom. Throughout his reign, Mithridates carefully blended Greek culture, Persian royal tradition, and his own political vision into a powerful message of resistance against Rome.

That resistance became one of antiquity's greatest military struggles.

Across the Three Mithridatic Wars, Mithridates fought the Roman Republic for nearly thirty years, facing some of Rome's greatest commanders, including Sulla, Lucullus, and Pompey the Great. He repeatedly rebuilt his armies after defeat, recovered lost territory, and prolonged a conflict that consumed enormous Roman resources before finally being cornered in 63 BC.

These bronze coins circulated throughout that remarkable struggle, passing through the hands of merchants, soldiers, sailors, and citizens living during one of the ancient world's defining conflicts.

Today, they remain among the most historically significant issues of the Kingdom of Pontus and complete the celebrated Amisos bronze series alongside the Gorgoneion, Ares, and Dionysus types.

Perfect For

• Collectors of Pontic Kingdom and Hellenistic coinage
• History enthusiasts fascinated by Mithridates VI and the Mithridatic Wars
• NGC-certified ancient coin collectors
• Collectors completing the Amisos bronze series
• Anyone seeking a remarkable piece of ancient military history

What You'll Receive

• One authentic NGC-certified bronze coin of Mithridates VI Eupator
• Denomination: AE Bronze
• NGC certified for authenticity and preservation
• Struck approximately 120–63 BC
• Civilization: Kingdom of Pontus
• Century: 2nd–1st Century BC
• Similar to the representative examples shown (each coin is unique)

Continue the Story

Mithridates VI was Rome's most determined Hellenistic opponent, challenging the Republic through three wars that reshaped the eastern Mediterranean. His coinage preserves the ambitions of a king who nearly halted Roman expansion and defended the Greek East for a generation.

Explore our other Kingdom of Pontus, Mithridatic Wars, Hellenistic Greece, Black Sea, Ancient Warfare, and 2nd–1st Century BC collections to continue discovering the rulers, battles, and civilizations that shaped the ancient world.

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