Description
Pontos, Amisos, 85 – 65 BC. Aegis with gorgon’s head at center / AMI-ΣOÎ¥; Nike advancing right, long palm branch in both hands over shoulder, monogram in right field.
Pontos, Amisos; aegis with gorgoneion/Nike
85,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE21 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,74 |
| Grade: | aVF/VF |
| Attribution: | SNG BMC 1177, SNG Von Aulock 65, SGCV II 3642 |
| Commentary: | attractive two colors patina, reverse slightly off-center |
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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