Paphlagonia, Amastris – Æ, Aegis & Nike Type (Overstrike)

WG 8828

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

£65.00