Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 21

SHH 5250

Mo 44 Mo 89b

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Provenance

6.39 g   20.7-21.5 mm   2.1 eqmm   1:00 o'clock   VF σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 5.2 MS/m Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [Α]ΜΙ / Σ[ΟΥ] 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; Sear Greek 3642 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 687/690 (85-65 BC) Ex Gitbud & Naumann (G&N), 20.7.2013