Paphlagonia, Amastris; aegis with gorgoneion/Nike
70,00 €
Description
Paphlagonia, Amastris, 85 – 65 BC. Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / AMAΣ-TPΕΩΣ; Nike advancing right, holding palm across shoulders.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,44 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BMC 85, 10 |
| Commentary: | scarce; dark patina, some roughness |
Historical Context
Amastris was founded by the Persian princess of the same name, who was given by Alexander the Great as a wife to his general.
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