Meepzorp's Ancient Coins


Greek


Pontus


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Pontus, Amisos, ca. 109-89 BC, AE 29
head of Athena, wearing triple-crested helmet
decorated with griffin or pegasus/
AMIΣOY, Perseus standing facing, holding harpa
and Medusa's severed head, Medusa's decapitated
body at his feet, Σ monogram, A
SNG BMC 1167, Sear 3637
Posted October 2016







Pontus, Amisos, Mithradates VI, 120-63 BC, AE 18
Aegis of Minerva with head of Medusa at center/
AMIΣOY, Nike advancing, holding
palm branch over her shoulder
Sear 3642
Posted October 2016







Pontus, Amisos, Mithradates VI, 120-63 BC, AE 19
head of Ares, wearing crested helmet/
AMIΣOY,
sword in sheath, crescent(?), 2 monograms
SNG BMC BS 1161, BMC 45, Sear 3643
Posted October 2016


Note: Pontus was located in the Black Sea area, east/northeast of Greece.







Pontus, Amisos, Mithradates VI, 120-63 BC, AE 22
bust of Perseus, wearing Phrygian cap/
AMIΣOY,
Pegasos standing, 2 monograms
BMC 63
Posted October 2016