177, Lot: 85. Estimate $100. Sold for $125. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PONTOS, Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 85-65 BC. Æ 28mm (17.67 g). Helmeted head of Athena right / Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and Medusa's head; Medusa's body at his feet, monograms flanking him. SNG BM Black Sea 1166-76 var. (controls); SNG Copenhagen 136-7 var. (controls). Fine, brown patina.