Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 19

SHH 5061

Mo 30 Mo 77

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Provenance

7.24 g   18.2-19.5 mm   3.0 eqmm   11:00 o'clock   VF σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 4.9 MS/m Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; ΑΜΙ / Σ[ΟΥ] 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) Ex Gitbud & Naumann. 30.12.2012