Another Pontos

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  1. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Got another nice AE from Pontos. I am loving these chunky like ae's

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    Pontos, Amisos, Mithradates VI Eupator, 120-63 BC, AE18 (8.09gm, 1h), struck c. 100-85 BC. Helmeted head of Ares right / AMI-ΣOY, sword in sheath, monograms in field. SNG BM Black Sea 1162. Good Fine, brown patina, adjustment marks across reverse field as made.




    My others:

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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice addition, Randy.
     
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  4. noname

    noname Well-Known Member

    SO MANY TIMES
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  5. Jwt708

    Jwt708 Well-Known Member

    Hey, in the last Pontos thread I forgot one, so here it is!

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    Pontos, Amisos
    AE20, 8.2g, 12h; 85-65 BC.
    Obv.: Head of Dionysos with ivy wreath right.
    Rev.: AMIΣOY; Cista mystica with panther skin and thyrsus; monogram in left field.
     
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  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    18 mm and 8 g, that is chunky!! i love a THICK coin! nice RG!
     
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  7. Andres2

    Andres2 Well-Known Member

    Only got one Pontos:
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  8. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Very nice, heavy coin @randygeki ! Love those thick heavy AE's too.

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    Pontos Amisos Gorgon Aegis-Nike AE21
     
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  9. Mikey Zee

    Mikey Zee Delenda Est Carthago

    LOVE the 'Big Bronzes' !! Easy on the eyes and feel great in hand!!!
     
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  10. Okidoki

    Okidoki Well-Known Member

    Nice Winners :D
     
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