Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 22

SHH 2846

Mo 77 Mo 77

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired

7.30 g   20.3-21.8 mm   2.4 eqmm   12:00 o'clock   VF ρ = 8.34 g/cm^3   σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 6.2 MS/m Aigis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [ΑΜ]Ι / ΣΟ[Υ] on either side; monogramms to [left] and right. Double strike. BM1 BS 1177/1191 (ca. 85-65 BC); BMC Pontus 69/78 (Time of Mithradates VI); de Calatay Pl. XLIX D/F; Copenhagen IV 167/172 (time of Mithradates Eupator 120-63 BC); Lindgren 33 variant; Sear Greek 3642 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 687/690 (85-65 BC) 9.12.2007