Pontus, Amisos Bronze — Artemis Civic & Protective Type, Struck Under Mithradates VI, NGC-Certified

Mithradates VI Artemis Bronze (120-63 BC) — Amisos City Protector

NGC certified Amisos bronze from Mithradates VI Eupator — Artemis guardian defends Greek Black Sea cities against Roman conquest.

Hellenic Protection Design

• Obverse: Artemis head — city protector + fertility goddess

• Reverse: Artemis standing — bow, civic identity, royal defense

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Mint: Amisos (strategic Black Sea royal mint)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Ruler: Mithradates VI (Pontus empire)

• Period: Late 2nd–1st century BC (Mithradatic Wars)

Anti-Rome Civic Shield

• Guards Greek Asia Minor cities from Roman domination

• Artemis = protector of sanctuaries + community boundaries

• Unifies Pontic realm through Hellenic civic pride

• Circulates royal propaganda during 3 Roman invasions

Collector Masterpiece

Artemis shields Mithradates' Hellenistic resistance. Amisos Greek identity vs Rome essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.