Paphlagonia, Sinope; head of Zeus/eagle
Description:
Paphlagonia, Sinope. 85 - 65 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / ΣINOΠHΣ; eagle holding thunderbolt in talons, monogram left.
Diameter:
AE18 mm
Weight:
7,76 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Stancomb 801-802, SNG BM 1547-1549
Commentary:
some roughness on obverse, reverse slightly off-center
History:
Sinope was the capitol of the Kingdom of Pontos - the fierce opponent of the Roman Empire.
Article Number:
005-06-03-41652