Pontos, Amisos; contemporary imitation
Description:
Pontos, Amisos, 1st century BC. Contemporary imitation. Aegis / Nike advancing right, holding palm; barbarized ethnic.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
5,4 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
cf. SNG BM Black Sea 1177-91
Commentary:
scarce; green patina with contrasting deposits, slightly off-center
History:
The existence of imitative issues shows the popularity of the coins of Amisos and their widespread circulation.
Article Number:
012-04-03-41652