Pontos, Amisos; aegis/Nike
Description:
Pontos, Amisos (85 - 65 BC). Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / AMI-ΣOΥ; Nike advancing right holding palm across shoulder, monogram in right field.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
9,76 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
BMC Pontos p. 19, 69-78 var (monogram)
Commentary:
dark patina with some reddish deposits, good details
History:
In 71 BC the Romans took the city after a guard set fire to the city and then escaped by sea.
Article Number:
041-08-07-41652