Pontus, Amisos. Mithradates VI (120-63 BC). Unit Aegis / Nike (No reserve price)
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Bronze unit from Amisos, struck circa 105–85 BC under Mithradates VI, depicting an aegis with a Gorgoneion and Nike advancing with a palm branch; it weighs 6.95 g.
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Description:
Pontos, Amisos. AE22. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator. Struck circa 105-85 BC.
Obverse: Aegis with Gorgoneion at center.
Reverse: ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ, Nike advancing right, holding a palm branch over her shoulder; monogram to lower right.
Diameter: 21,5 mm
Weight: 6,94 gr
Condition: See photos for condition, zoom in if needed.
Reference: SNG BM Black Sea-1777/1191
Historical Context:
This bronze issue was struck at Amisos during the height of the Pontic Kingdom under Mithradates VI Eupator, Rome’s most formidable opponent in the East. The iconography is deeply rooted in the military and religious identity of the kingdom. The obverse features the Aegis, the protective shield of Athena or Zeus, centered with the Gorgoneion—a symbol of power and protection meant to terrify enemies. The reverse depicts Nike, the personification of victory, which served as potent propaganda for Mithradates’ ongoing campaigns and his self-presentation as a liberator of the Greek world. Amisos was a vital commercial and military port on the Black Sea, and these substantial bronze coins circulated widely across the Pontic territories during the Mithradatic Wars.
Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to examine all photographs in conjunction with the used lighting and the stated dimensions, as high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, and surface characteristics.
Important: Due to customs regulations, we ship exclusively within the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU delivery address before bidding.
Description:
Pontos, Amisos. AE22. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator. Struck circa 105-85 BC.
Obverse: Aegis with Gorgoneion at center.
Reverse: ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ, Nike advancing right, holding a palm branch over her shoulder; monogram to lower right.
Diameter: 21,5 mm
Weight: 6,94 gr
Condition: See photos for condition, zoom in if needed.
Reference: SNG BM Black Sea-1777/1191
Historical Context:
This bronze issue was struck at Amisos during the height of the Pontic Kingdom under Mithradates VI Eupator, Rome’s most formidable opponent in the East. The iconography is deeply rooted in the military and religious identity of the kingdom. The obverse features the Aegis, the protective shield of Athena or Zeus, centered with the Gorgoneion—a symbol of power and protection meant to terrify enemies. The reverse depicts Nike, the personification of victory, which served as potent propaganda for Mithradates’ ongoing campaigns and his self-presentation as a liberator of the Greek world. Amisos was a vital commercial and military port on the Black Sea, and these substantial bronze coins circulated widely across the Pontic territories during the Mithradatic Wars.
Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to examine all photographs in conjunction with the used lighting and the stated dimensions, as high-resolution imagery may affect the perception of scale, and surface characteristics.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
6.95 g
Culture/region
Pontus, Amisos
Year/period and variation
Aegis / Nike
Ruler
Mithradates VI (120-63 BC)
Denomination
Unit
Metal
Æ
Condition
Ungraded
