Pontos, Amisos; aegis with gorgoneion/Nike
45,00 €
Description
Pontos, Amisos, 85 – 65 BC. Aegis with Gorgon’s head in the center / AMI-ΣOÎ¥; Nike advancing right holding palm over shoulder.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,04 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SGCV II 3642 |
| Commentary: | reverse motif on both sides struck over obverse motif; bronze surfaces |
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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