Description: Pontos, Amisos, 85 - 65 BC. Aegis with gorgon's head at center / AMI-ΣOΥ; Nike advancing right, long palm branch in both hands over shoulder, monogram in right field.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 7,74 g

Grade: aVF/VF

Attribution: SNG BMC 1177, SNG Von Aulock 65, SGCV II 3642

Commentary: attractive two colors patina, reverse slightly off-center

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: 006-04-06-41652