120 BC - 63 BC

Amisus   Pontus
Αμισός   Πόντος
 AE 21
 SHH 7497


7497 Amisus Pontus AE







Mo_0089a
Mo 42

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Provenance
 		7.770 g   20.0-21,2 mm   2.650 eqmm(ρ=8.8 g/cm³)   tmax 5.1  mm   rh 0.25
12:00 o'clock   F   centering - / -   grooves + / +
σmax(SigmaTest, 240 Hz) = obv. 5-8; rev. 6,00 MS/m
Aegis with Gorgon's head at centre.
Nike advancing right, carrying palm-branch; [ΑΜΙ] / ΣΟΥ on either side;
monogramms below to [left] and right.
Irregular linear grooves on obverse and reverse.
Experimental speciman.
 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 Demos Auctions 21/2283, 26.6.2023