Asia, Pontos, Mithradates VI Eupator, Tetradrachm 85 BC, Pergamon, NGC graded, very rare

Asia. Pontos. Mithradates VI Eupator. Tetradrachm 85 BC, Pergamon. Silver 16.73 g.; 33.9 mm.
Obverse: Diademed head of Mithradates VI, to right // Reverse: Stag grazing left; to left, star-in-crescent above monogram; to right, BIΣ (year) above monogram; IA (month) below; all within Dionysiac wreath of ivy and fruit. Reverse caption: BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY EYΠATOPOΣ

HGC: 7-338.

Impressive Tetradrachm with a beautiful cabinet patina, which has gilded in the hollows! We just note a few slight blows on the obverse, particularly on the most raised surfaces. Old cleaning
NGC graded Ch XF 45 Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 Fine Style