Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος

AE 19

SHH 2550

Mo 10a Mo 121a

Parameter Obverse Reverse Notes Reference Acquired

7.84 g   18.6-19.5 mm   3.1 eqmm   12:00 o'clock   VF ρ = 8.46 g/cm^3   σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 12.6 MS/m Head of young Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy. Cista mystica, thyrsos diagonally behind; ΑΜΙΣΟΥ below; monogramms in right and left field. ? BM1 BS 1199/1209 (ca. 85-65 BC); BMC 51/56 (Time of Mithradates VI); de Callatay Pl XLIX T/W; Copenhagen IV 143/144 (time of Mithradates Eupator 120-63 BC); Lindgren 30 variant; Sear Greek 3640 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates); Stancomb 699 (85-65 BC) 14.5.2007