Description: Pontos, uncertain mint, ca. 130 - 100 BC. Head of horse right; c/m: gorgoneion / Filleted palm frond.

Diameter: AE10 mm

Weight: 1,2 g

Grade: aVF/gF

Attribution: Cf. SNG BM Black Sea 984; cf. HGC 7, 317; CNG E-407, lot 161.

Commentary: black patina, strong deposits on reverse

History: Palm branch and wreath as a common attributes of Victory survived into the Christian times, changing their meaning to peace and honor/moral virtue.

Article Number: 026-05-05-41652