120 BC - 63
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AE 21 |
SHH 3053 |
Mo 64 |
Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired Composition |
6.73 g 20.2-22.0 mm 2.2 eqmm 12:00
o'clock VF σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 5.6 MS/m Aigis with Gorgon's head at centre. Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [ΣΙΝΩ] / Π[ΗΣ] on either side; monogramm ME retrograde in right field. ? BM1 BS 1536/1538 (ca. 85-65 BC); BMC Pontus 47 (Time of Mithradates VI); Copenhagen IV 308/309 variant (2nd - 1st c. BC); Lindgren II & III ---; Sear Greek 3709 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 798 (85-65 BC) 17.5.2008 σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 6.3 MS/m
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