Pontos, Amaseia; head of Ares/sword
Description:
Pontos, Amaseia, 85 - 65 BC. Helmeted head of Ares right / ΑΜΑΣ−ΣΕΙΑΣ; sword in sheath.
Diameter:
AE21 mm
Weight:
6,84 g
Grade:
gF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG Black Sea 1051; BMC 1; Rec. Gen. 3
Commentary:
well centered, dark surfaces, some flatness in design
History:
The famous Greek geographer Strabo (64 BC - 24 AD), who written 17-volume "Geographica", was a native of Amaseia.
Article Number:
006-09-03-41652