Asia Minor

The bronze coinages of Pontos and Paphlagonia during the late Hellenistic period — especially under the influence of Mithradates VI — offer some of the most dramatic and expressive designs of the region. Athena, Ares, Perseus, Nike, and Zeus appear frequently, often paired with bold civic symbols. These coins circulated widely across the Black Sea world and remain highly collectable for their artistry and historical depth.

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WG 8833 — Pontos, Amisos

PONTOS. Amisos. Æ (30.7mm). Late 2nd to early 1st cent BC (time of Mithradates). Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested helmet ornamented with Pegasos. ® Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and head of Medusa, whose decapitated body lies at his feet. 19.7g.

£95.00

WG 8834 — Pontos, Amisos

PONTOS. Amisos. Æ (27.7mm). Late 2nd to early 1st cent BC (time of Mithradates). Head of Athena right, wearing triple-crested helmet ornamented with Pegasos. ® Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and head of Medusa, whose decapitated body lies at his feet. 19.7g.

£75.00

WG 8826 — Pontos, Kabeira

PONTOS. Kabeira. Æ (21.2mm). Late 2nd to early 1st cent BC (time of Mithradates). Aegis, with Gorgon's head at centre. ® Nike advancing right carrying palm branch. 9.5g. Scarce.

£60.00

WG 8827 — Paphlagonia, Amastris

PAPHLAGONIA. Amastris. Æ (20mm). Late 2nd to early 1st cent BC (time of Mithradates). Aegis, with Gorgon's head at centre. ® Nike advancing right carrying palm branch. 7.7g.

£45.00

WG 8828 — Paphlagonia, Amastris

PAPHLAGONIA. Amastris. Æ (24mm). Late 2nd to early 1st cent BC (time of Mithradates). Aegis, with Gorgon's head at centre. ® Nike advancing right carrying palm branch. 7.2g. An interesting overstrike on a large flan with vestiges of letters on obverse and helmeted bust on reverse.

£65.00

WG 8829 — Paphlagonia, Sinope

PAPHLAGONIA. Sinope. Æ (26mm). Late 2nd to early 1st cent BC (time of Mithradates). Laureate head of Zeus right. ® Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, looking back. 20.1g.

£40.00