Pontos, Komana; aegis with gorgoneion/Nike
Description:
Pontos, Komana, 85 - 65 BC. Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / KOMA-NΩN; Nike advancing right holding palm across shoulder, monograms in lower fields.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
6,64 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RG 107, 3; SNG BM 1262
Commentary:
some roughness on obverse, sharp details on reverse
History:
Komana was a cult center of godess Ma, with festivities including performance of sacred prostitution by local women.
Article Number:
009-05-02-41652