Pontos, Amisos; head of Dionysos/cista mystica
Description:
Pontos, Amisos, 85 - 65 BC. Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / AMIΣOY; panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica, monograms flanking.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
7,82 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG BM Black Sea 1209; SNG Cop 144
Commentary:
dark green patina with sand deposits, some minor breaks on reverse
History:
Mithridates VI issued in the second half of his reign first brass (copper+ zinc) and pure copper coins.
Article Number:
011-06-02-41652