Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 21

SHH 5428

Mo 1 Mo 89a

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired

7.44 g   20.8-21.9 mm   2.4 eqmm   1:00 o'clock   VF σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 5.6 MS/m Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; ΑΜΙ / Σ[ΟΥ] on either side; monogramms below to left and right. Acquired 15.1.2014 BM BS 1177/1191 (ca. 85-65 BC); BMC Pontus 69/78 (Time of Mithradates VI); 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 Matteo Savoca, 15.,1 2014