Pontos, Amisos; head of Ares/sword
Description:
Pontos, Amisos, 85 - 65 BC. Helmeted head of young Ares right / ΑΜΙ−ΣΟY; sword in sheath with strap.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
8,24 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG BM 1148; SGCV II 3643
Commentary:
dark olive patina with lighter deposits, some roughness
History:
In 71 BC the Romans took the city after a guard set fire to the city and then escaped by sea.
Article Number:
013-01-05-41652