Description: Paphlagonia, Amastris, 85 - 65 BC. Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / AMAΣ-TPΕΩΣ; Nike advancing right, holding palm across shoulders.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 7,44 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: BMC 85, 10

Commentary: scarce; dark patina, some roughness

History: Amastris was founded by the Persian princess of the same name, who was given by Alexander the Great as a wife to his general.

Article Number: 007-07-06-41652