120 BC - 63 BC

Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος
 AE 21
 SHH 4168


4168 Amisus Pontus AE Mο 0044
Mo 44



 Mο 0089b
Mo 89b

Parameter

Obverse
Reverse

Notes
Reference
 6.40 g   20.5-21.1 mm   2.1 eqmm   12:00 o'clock   VF
ρ = 8.26 g/cm^3   σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = 6.1 MS/m
Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre.
Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [Α]ΜΙ / Σ[ΟΥ] on either side;
monogramms to left and right.
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BM1 BS 1177/1191 (ca. 85-65 BC); BMC Pontus 69/78 (Time of Mithradates VI);
de Calatay Pl. XLIX D/F; Copenhagen IV 167/172 (time of Mithradates Eupator 120-63 BC);
Lindgren 33 variant; Sear Greek 3642 (late 2nd - early 1st century BC, time of Mithradates);
Stancomb 687/690 (85-65 BC)
Ex CNG 253E/548, 6.4.2011