Pontos; head of horse/palm frond
45,00 €
Description
Pontos, uncertain mint, ca. 130 – 100 BC. Head of horse right; c/m: gorgoneion / Filleted palm frond.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE10 |
| Weight [g]: | 1,20 |
| Grade: | aVF/gF |
| Attribution: | Cf. SNG BM Black Sea 984; cf. HGC 7, 317; CNG E-407, lot 161. |
| Commentary: | black patina, strong deposits on reverse |
Historical Context
Palm branch and wreath as a common attributes of Victory survived into the Christian times, changing their meaning to peace and honor/moral virtue.
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