Step into history with this spectacular Gold Stater of Mithradates VI, King of Pontus – the legendary “Poison King.” Praised by Machiavelli for his military genius and sought by European royalty for his secret antidotes, Mithradates’ life inspired Mozart’s first opera and countless tales of ambition, intrigue, and defiance against Rome.
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Mithradates inherited a wealthy Black Sea kingdom at age fourteen, survived assassination attempts with his mastery of poisons, and fought to build an empire rivaling Rome itself. This coin is not just currency – it’s a story of power, cunning, and legendary history.