Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Coin pendant - Mithridates VI/Amisus/Artem (No reserve price)






Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Bronze pendant encapsulated in silver-plated metal, weighing 6.81 g, dating to Amisos (Pontic region) ca. 125–100 BC during Mithridates VI Eupator’s reign, with Artemis on the obverse and archery hunting symbols on the reverse, bearing the legend 'Amisos' and mounted on a modern 925 silver cord chain.
Description from the seller
Encapsulated silver-plated metal pendant, for better preservation, with AE bronze unit. Struck in Amisos (region of Pontus) between 125–100 BC during the reign of Mithridates VI Eupator, who waged hard wars against the Roman Republic. It is linked to a modern snake/cord-type chain in 925 sterling silver.
Obverse: bust of the Goddess Artemis with a diadem and tied-back hair.
Reverse: bow and quiver, hunting attributes of Artemis. Inscription "Amisos".
Seller's Story
Encapsulated silver-plated metal pendant, for better preservation, with AE bronze unit. Struck in Amisos (region of Pontus) between 125–100 BC during the reign of Mithridates VI Eupator, who waged hard wars against the Roman Republic. It is linked to a modern snake/cord-type chain in 925 sterling silver.
Obverse: bust of the Goddess Artemis with a diadem and tied-back hair.
Reverse: bow and quiver, hunting attributes of Artemis. Inscription "Amisos".
