Description
Pontos, Amisos, 85 – 65 BC. Aegis with facing head of Gorgon in center / ΑΜΙ−ΣΟΥ; Nike advancing right, holding palm across shoulders, monograms to left and right.
Pontos, Amisos; aegis with gorgoneion/Nike
60,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 6,54 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | BMC Pontos p. 19, 69 ff. |
| Commentary: | green patina, well centered on small flan |
Historical Context
This depiction of Aegis follows the myth of Athena slaying the Chimera-like reptilian monster (scales are clearly delineated), with addition of the head of Medusa.
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