Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 21

SHH 6795

Mo 77 Mo 77

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Provenance

6.94 g   19.8-21.2 mm   2.4 eqmm   12:00 o'clock   VF   centering -/- 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. Irregular linear grooves on obverse and reverse. 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); HGC VII 242; Lindgren 33; Sear Greek 3642 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 687/690 (85-65 BC) Ex Hubert Lanz, 29.10.2018