Paphlagonia, Amastris; head of Ares/sword
Description:
Paphlagonia, Amastris, 100 - 85 BC. Helmeted head of Ares right / AMAΣ-TPΕΩΣ; sword in sheath with strap.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
7,88 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
BM Black Sea 1311; Stancomb 733
Commentary:
scarce; bronze surfaces with green deposits, well centered
History:
Amastris was founded by fusion of four smaller towns: Sesamus, Cromna, Cytorus and Tium; Tium left the union soon after.
Article Number:
007-07-03-41652