Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 21

SHH 3755

Mo 44b Mo 89b

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired

8.07 g   20.3-21.0 mm   2.7 eqmm   2:00 o'clock   F ρ = 8.64 g/cm^3   σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 5.5 MS/m Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [Α]ΜΙ / ΣΟ[Υ] on either side; monogramms to left and right. ? BM 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) 22.2.2009