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

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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