KINGS OF SOPHENE. Mithradates I, circa 2nd half of 2nd century BC. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 20 mm, 6.16 g, 12 h), Arkathiokerta (?). Draped bust of Mithradates I to left, bearded and wearing bashlyk tied with a diadem. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛЄΩC - MΙΘPAΔATOY Zeus standing front, head to left, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left. Kovacs 24. Very rare. A beautifully struck and unusually attractive piece. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.