was unable to maintain himself in power against Mithridates VI of Pontus. After being restored to his throne by the Roman Senate, he bequeathed his kingdom through his will to the Roman republic in 74 BC and it became the province of Bithynia et Pontus in 74 BC.

The coinage of these kings show their regal portraits, which tend to be engraved in an accomplished Hellenistic style.

History

Early history

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