Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 22

SHH 2379

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired

8.62 g   21.2-22.0 mm   2.7eqmm   12:00 o'clock   EF ρ = 8.42 g/cm^3   σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 16.8 MS/m Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy. Cista mystica, thyrsos diagonally behind; ΑΜΙΣΟΥ below. ? BM1 BS 1199/1209 (ca. 85-65 BC); BMC 51/56 (Time of Mithradates VI); de Callatay Pl XLIX T/W; Copenhagen IV 143/144 (time of Mithradates Eupator 120-63 BC); Lindgren 30 variant; Sear Greek 3640 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 699 (85-65 BC) 4.11.2006