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Ancient coin NEWP Day 1 (Amisos, Pontus AE22 w/ Artemis)
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Greek
Circa 125-100 BCE
City of Amisos in Pontus (modern day Samsun, Turkey)
During the Reign of Mithridates VI of Pontus
Bronze Æ 21mm
8.4 grams
Obverse: Artemis (Goddess of the Hunt, Forests and Hills, the Moon, Archery) wearing diadem (ornamental headband), facing right with bow and quiver over shoulder
Reverse: Tripod with "AMIΣOY" in fields, meaning "of the people of Amisos"
Reference: Sear 3645/SNG Copenhagen 138
Greek
Circa 125-100 BCE
City of Amisos in Pontus (modern day Samsun, Turkey)
During the Reign of Mithridates VI of Pontus
Bronze Æ 21mm
8.4 grams
Obverse: Artemis (Goddess of the Hunt, Forests and Hills, the Moon, Archery) wearing diadem (ornamental headband), facing right with bow and quiver over shoulder
Reverse: Tripod with "AMIΣOY" in fields, meaning "of the people of Amisos"
Reference: Sear 3645/SNG Copenhagen 138
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1. The name of the city is nice and clear.
2. The bust is well centered.
3. The style is superb, you almost expect her to wink.
I would also note that in spite of some porosity the coin is still very pleasant looking.
An Old Dead King thumbs-up on this one!
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