| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 47 Price realized: 70 EUR (Approx. 76 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Paphlagonia. Sinope. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator circa 120-63 BC. Bronze Æ 21 mm, 8,98 g Aegis with gorgoneion / ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ, Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch; monogram to lower right. Very Fine HGC 7, 419. The Aegis was a mythological symbol often associated with Zeus and Athena in Greek mythology. It was a shield or protective device, sometimes adorned with the head of a Gorgon or an image of Medusa. The Aegis was considered a powerful artifact, offering protection from dangers and calamities, and was often employed in battles or conflicts to empower and shield the bearers. In the Iliad, the Aegis is described as a sort of weapon or armor worn by Zeus to demonstrate his power and protect his allies. Over time, the significance of the Aegis evolved and became associated with other gods and heroes, but its role as a symbol of protection remained constant. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
