Cabeira   Pontus
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AE 23

SHH 6701

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Provenance

7.32 g   23.1-23.6 mm   2.0 eqmm   1:00 o'clock   VF   centering - / - σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = obv.: 5.8; rev.: 5.9 MS/m Aigis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch over left shoulder; ΚΑBH / PΩΝ on either side. ? BM Black Sea 1243/1245 (85-65 BC); BMC Pontus 2/4 (time of Mithradates Eupator); Copenhagen IV ---; HGC VII 272 (105-90 BC); Lindgren II 36; Sear Greek 3653 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC); Stancomb 710 (85-65 BC) Ex Savoca Coins Blue 5/344, 24.2.2018