Pontos, Komana; aegis with gorgoneion/Nike
Description:
Pontos, Komana, 85 - 65 BC. Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / KOMA-NΩN; Nike advancing right holding palm across shoulder, monograms in lower fields.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
4,94 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SGCV II 3657; BMC p. 28, 2; SNG BM 1262.
Commentary:
light brown patina with green deposits
History:
Komana was a temple state with a religious centre and surrounding economy of some 3000 serfs.
Article Number:
006-03-05-41652