Gorgon Coin of Mithradates the Great — NGC-Certified

Own a Coin from the King Who Challenged the Roman Republic

A real NGC-certified bronze coin from the Kingdom of Pontus, struck under Mithradates VI Eupator, one of the greatest enemies Rome ever faced.

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📷 Photos show representative examples. You will receive one authentic NGC-certified bronze coin of Mithradates VI. Because every ancient coin was individually hand-struck over 2,000 years ago, each coin will vary in centering, strike, patina, wear, and surface characteristics.

🏛 Struck during the legendary wars between Pontus and the Roman Republic
☸️ Features the fearsome Gorgon Medusa, an ancient symbol of protection and power
🛡 Issued during the reign of Mithradates VI, the king who challenged Rome itself

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Why This Coin Matters

Few rulers tested the Roman Republic as successfully as Mithradates VI Eupator.

Ruling the Kingdom of Pontus along the Black Sea from 120 to 63 BC, Mithradates transformed his kingdom into one of the greatest powers of the eastern Mediterranean. A gifted strategist and ambitious ruler, he fought three great wars against Rome, nearly halting Roman expansion into Asia Minor and becoming one of the Republic's most formidable enemies.

This authentic bronze coin was struck at Amisos, one of the principal cities of Pontus, during that remarkable era of conflict and political upheaval. It circulated among merchants, soldiers, and citizens while Roman legions and Pontic armies battled for control of the eastern Mediterranean.

The obverse features the dramatic facing head of the Gorgon Medusa, one of the most powerful protective symbols of the ancient world. Far more than a mythological monster, Medusa's image was believed to ward off evil, protect cities and warriors, and invoke divine power. Her image appeared on shields, armor, temples, and coinage throughout the Greek world.

The reverse depicts Nike, the winged goddess of Victory, carrying a palm branch as she strides forward—a fitting design for a king whose ambition was nothing less than the defeat of Rome.

More than 2,000 years later, the Gorgon coins of Mithradates remain among the most distinctive and sought-after bronze issues of the Hellenistic world. Combining Greek mythology, military history, and exceptional artistry, they offer collectors a tangible connection to one of antiquity's greatest rivalries.

Perfect For

• First-time ancient coin collectors
• Fans of Greek mythology and Medusa
• Collectors of Hellenistic coinage
• History enthusiasts fascinated by Rome's greatest rivals
• Anyone looking for a powerful and unique ancient coin

What You'll Receive

• One authentic bronze coin of Mithradates VI Eupator
• Civilization: Kingdom of Pontus
• City: Amisos
• Ruler: Mithradates VI Eupator (120–63 BC)
• Century: 2nd–1st Century BC
• Denomination: Bronze
• NGC certified for authenticity and preservation
• Guaranteed authentic

Continue the Story

The kingdoms of the Hellenistic world fought, traded, and competed with the rising Roman Republic, producing some of antiquity's most fascinating rulers and coinage.

Explore our other Greek and Hellenistic coins to discover the kings, cities, and civilizations that challenged Rome and shaped the ancient Mediterranean.

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