Lot 20: PONTOS. Amisos. Circa 85-65 BC. Æ 30mm.

AUCTION: Sale 226

Description

PONTOS. Amisos. Circa 85-65 BC. Æ 30mm (19.19 g). Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right, helmet decorated with a griffin / Perseus standing facing, holding harpa in right hand, Medusa's head in left, Medusa's body at his feet; monogram left and right. SNG Black Sea 1169; SNG Stancomb 683-686 var. (monograms). VF, light brown patina, minor adjustment marks, nice flan.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 20
Listing #: 216965
Closed: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:38:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $116
11 Bid(s)

Description

PONTOS. Amisos. Circa 85-65 BC. Æ 30mm (19.19 g). Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos right, helmet decorated with a griffin / Perseus standing facing, holding harpa in right hand, Medusa's head in left, Medusa's body at his feet; monogram left and right. SNG Black Sea 1169; SNG Stancomb 683-686 var. (monograms). VF, light brown patina, minor adjustment marks, nice flan.

Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 20
Listing #: 216965
Closed: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:38:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75