Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 20

SHH 7014

Mo 42

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Provenance

6.76 g   20.0-20.8 mm   2.4 eqmm   12:00 o'clock   VF   centering - / - σmax(SigmaTest, 240 H) = obv 5.7, rev. 5.7 MS/m Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [Α]ΜΙ / 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); Lindgren 33; Sear Greek 3642 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 687/690 (85-65 BC) Ex Ares Numismatics 6E/95, 19.1.2020