Pontus, Amisos. Mithradates VI (120-63 BC). Æ - Gorgoneion (No reserve price)

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Pontus, Amisos AE coin in orichalcum bronze (8.75 g, 20 mm) from the time of Mithradates VI (circa 120–63 BC), with an aegis and gorgoneion at the centre and Nike walking right, palm over the shoulder; AMI-ΣOY, BMC 72 var.

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PONTOS. Amisos. Ae Orichalcum bronze .
Greek
Pontos, Amisos. Circa 120-63 BC. AE (8.75g, 20mm) time of Mithradates VI. Aegis with gorgoneion in the centre. AMI-ΣOY, Nike walking right, holding palm over shoulder with both hands, . BMC 72 var, (monograms).

Orichalcum was a valuable golden-colored brass alloy (copper and zinc) used by Romans an Greeks to mint coins . Valued for its gold-like appearance, it was considered more valuable than copper.


Will be shipped registered and insured.

PONTOS. Amisos. Ae Orichalcum bronze .
Greek
Pontos, Amisos. Circa 120-63 BC. AE (8.75g, 20mm) time of Mithradates VI. Aegis with gorgoneion in the centre. AMI-ΣOY, Nike walking right, holding palm over shoulder with both hands, . BMC 72 var, (monograms).

Orichalcum was a valuable golden-colored brass alloy (copper and zinc) used by Romans an Greeks to mint coins . Valued for its gold-like appearance, it was considered more valuable than copper.


Will be shipped registered and insured.

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Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Pontus, Amisos
Year/period and variation
- Gorgoneion
Ruler
Mithradates VI (120-63 BC)
Denomination
Æ
Metal
Orichalcum
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
1
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