Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 21

SHH 3422

Mo 77 Mo 89b

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference,# Acquired

7.22 g   19.9-21.7 mm   2.4 eqmm   12:00 o'clock   VF ρ = 8.65 g/cm^3   σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 5.8 MS/m Aigis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [Α]ΜΙ / ΣΟ[Υ] on either side; monogramms to left and right. ? 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) 27.3.2009