Description
Paphlagonia, Amastris, 100 – 85 BC. Helmeted head of Ares right / AMAΣ-TPΕΩΣ; sword in sheath with strap.
Paphlagonia, Amastris; head of Ares/sword
80,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,88 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BM Black Sea 1311; Stancomb 733 |
| Commentary: | scarce; bronze surfaces with green deposits, well centered |
Historical Context
Amastris was founded by fusion of four smaller towns: Sesamus, Cromna, Cytorus and Tium; Tium left the union soon after.
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