New Greek (Pontos, Amisos)

Thought I'd share with you guys my first coin purchase in almost a year.





ASIA MINOR
Pontos, Amisos

AE21, c120-63BC,
c21mm, c8.2g

Obv: Hd. of young Dionysos r., wreathed with ivy.
Rev: Cista mystica, against which rests thyrsos, monogram left, AMIEOY below

 

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Very Nice Brian :high5:
Welcome Back ....

 

Very awesome:kewl:



stainless

 

nice

 

If that is real that is unbelievable

 

Great coin.
Saw it yesterday on Vcoins (and also a Pan/bull one) and suddenly thought : "OMG !! We've not heard from Brian for probably months !! what can happen ?"

And you're back with a new treasure.
Welcome back

Q

 

lovely coin...grats! A great coin to break a years fast with

 

Thanks

 

I must say, when I saw "Pontos, Amisos" I expected one of those mediocre Gorgon types. But WOW! Forgive me for ever having doubted you!hya:

 

I get the feeling there is a second conversation here which is not on the board.

Ruben

 

Not at all. AnemicOak just has impeccable taste.