Paphlagonia, Sinope; head of Ares/sword
Description:
Paphlagonia, Sinope, 193 - 189 BC. Head of Ares right, wearing crested helmet / ΣΙΝΩ-ΠΗΣ; sword in sheath with strap.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
7,88 g
Grade:
EF/EF
Attribution:
BMC Black Sea 1530; Sear 3710
Commentary:
exceptional coin, much better in hand, wonderful choice patina, great style
History:
Sinope, the daughter of river-god Asopos,is the eponym of the city.
Article Number:
004-04-01-41652