E-auction 601-569579 - bgr_755347 - PAPHLAGONIA - SINOPE Unité
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| Estimate : | 120 € |
| Price : | 40 € |
| Maximum bid : | 80 € |
| End of the sale : | 21 October 2024 14:05:00 |
| bidders : | 10 bidders |
Type : Unité
Date: c. 105-90 ou 90-85 AC.
Mint name / Town : Amisos, Pont
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 21 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 8,19 g.
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un flan bien centré à l’usure plus marquée au droit qu’au revers. Patine vert foncé au droit et sable au revers
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête imberbe d’Arès (Mars) à droite, coiffée d’un casque corinthien à aigrette.
Reverse
Reverse description : Épée dans son fourreau avec le baudrier à droite.
Reverse legend : SINO/PHS.
Reverse translation : (De Sinope).
Commentary
Ce type serait le plus ancien des émissions pour Mithridates VI et pourrait avoir été frappé à Sinope entre 111-105 et 95-90 avant J-C.
Historical background
PAPHLAGONIA - SINOPE
(3rd - 1st century BC)
Sinope, colony of Miletus, was founded in the 7th century BC. Located on the northern coast of Pont-Euxin, a maritime city, it was one of the most important ports in the region.
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