Description: Pontos, Amisos, 85 - 65 BC. Aegis with Gorgon's head in the center / AMI-ΣOΥ; Nike advancing right holding palm over shoulder.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 7,04 g

Grade: gF/aVF

Attribution: SGCV II 3642

Commentary: reverse motif on both sides struck over obverse motif; bronze surfaces

History: This depiction of Aegis follows the myth of Athena slaying the Chimera-like reptilian monster (scales are clearly delineated), with addition of the head of Medusa.

Article Number: 034-07-03-41652