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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 202
KINGS of PONTOS. Mithradates III. Circa 220-200 BC. AR Tetradrachm (32mm, 16.57 g, 12h). Amisos mint. Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ MIΘPAΔATOY, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; to inner left, star-in-crescent above monogram. Callataÿ, First, dies O1/R1; Mattingly 2 (same dies); RG 2 (same dies as illustration); HGC 7, 319 (same dies as illustration); SNG BN 771–2 (same dies). Toned, minor doubling, slightly soft strike and light scratch in field on obverse. Near EF. Extremely rare, only four exam... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 85
Pontos. Amisos circa 435-370 BC. Myll–, magistrate
Drachm AR
18 mm, 5,65 g
Head of Hera left, wearing ornate stephane and pearl necklace / MY-ΛΛ / ΠΕΙΡΑ, owl standing facing on shield with spread wings; uncertain symbol to left and right.
Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1082-3; HGC 7, 229.
Hera, in Greek mythology, is the queen of the Olympian gods and the wife of Zeus, the king of the gods. She is the goddess of marriage, family, childbirth, and women. Hera is one of the principal deities o... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 86
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 14,14 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / AMIΣOY, Pegasos grazing left; monogram to left, two monograms below.
Good Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1213-1215; HGC 7, 239.
Mithradates VI Eupator, also known as Mithridates VI of Pontus, was a notable ruler and military leader of the ancient kingdom of Pontus in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). He was a member of the Pontic royal family and reigned as king from ar... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 87
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
29 mm, 18,96 g
Helmeted head of Athena right / AMI-ΣOY Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and head of Medusa;body of Medusa at feet, monograms to left and right.
Very Fine
HGC 7, 238.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 89
Pontos. Amisos. Mithradates VI Eupator 82-72 BC.
Bronze Æ
21 mm, 7,43 g
Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left and right, monogram.
Extremely Fine
HGC 7, 243; cf. SNG BM Black Sea 1201ff; SNG Stancomb 696ff.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 90
Pontos. Amisos. Mithradates VI Eupator 82-72 BC.
Bronze Æ
21 mm, 8,91 g
Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica.
Good Very Fine
HGC 7, 243.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 202
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 19 mm, 8.47 g, 12 h). Laureate head of Zeus to right. Rev. AMIΣOY Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 245. Malloy 14c. SNG BM Black Sea 1227-31. Some marks and minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 203
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 8.70 g, 11 h). Head of young Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica. HGC 7, 243. Malloy 26a. SNG BM Black Sea 1199-1200. About extremely fine.
In his study 'The Coinage of Amisus', Malloy described the rendering of Dionysos on the obverse as 'bearing a resemblance to Mithradates Eupater'.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 204
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 7.59 g, 12 h). Head of young Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram of HTP. HGC 7, 243. Malloy 26b. SNG BM Black Sea 1202-4. Good very fine.
In his study 'The Coinage of Amisus', Malloy described the rendering of Dionysos on the obverse as 'bearing a resemblance to Mithradates Eupater'.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 75 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 205
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 9.03 g, 12 h). Head of young Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram of HTPK. HGC 7, 243. Malloy 26c. SNG BM Black Sea 1205-7. SNG Stancomb 698. Some minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
In his study 'The Coinage of Amisus', Malloy described the rendering of Dionysos on the obverse as 'bearing a resemblance to Mithradates Eupater'.
Star... | 21 Apr 2024 | 75 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 206
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 8.16 g, 12 h). Head of young Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram of HTPK. HGC 7, 243. Malloy 26c. SNG BM Black Sea 1205-7. SNG Stancomb 698. About extremely fine.
In his study 'The Coinage of Amisus', Malloy described the rendering of Dionysos on the obverse as 'bearing a resemblance to Mithradates Eupater'.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 55 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 207
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 8.87 g, 1 h). Head of young Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left and right of cista, monograms. HGC 7, 243. Malloy 26g. SNG BM Black Sea 1209. About extremely fine.
In his study 'The Coinage of Amisus', Malloy described the rendering of Dionysos on the obverse as 'bearing a resemblance to Mithradates Eupater'.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 55 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 209
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 20 mm, 7.43 g, 12 h). Helmeted head of Ares to right. Rev. AMI-ΣΟΥ Sword in sheath; in left field, star-in-crescent above, monogram to upper right and lower left. HGC 7, 241. Malloy 31i. SNG BM Black Sea 1164. Good very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 210
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 11.45 g, 11 h). Head of Perseus to right, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with stars. Rev. AMIΣOY Pegasos grazing to left; in left field and below, monograms. HGC 7, 239. Malloy 33m. SNG BM Black Sea 1217. Well-centered, and with an attractive reddish-brown patina. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 211
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21 mm, 8.07 g, 1 h). Head of Amazon to right, wearing wolf's skin headdress. Rev. AMIΣOY Nike advancing to right, holding palm branch and wreath. HGC 7, 244. Malloy 38. SNG BM Black Sea 1218-9 var. (no star in crescent). Scarce without 'star in crescent' on reverse. Somewhat rough surfaces, otherwise, good very fine.
The Amazon / Nike type of Amisos is usually encountered with a star in crescent on the reverse (record... | 21 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 475
Pontos, Amisos Æ 23mm. Circa 100-95 or 80-70 BC. Head of Perseus to right, wearing helmet with griffin head / Pegasos drinking to left; AΜΙΣΟΥ and two monograms below. SNG Stancomb 702; SNG BM Black Sea 1213; Recueil général I, 32/6; HGC 7, 239. 12.28g, 23mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 75 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 476
Pontos, Amisos Æ 24mm. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. Head of Perseus to right, wearing Phrygian helmet / Pegasos grazing to left; AMIΣOY and monogram below, monogram to left. SNG BM Black Sea 1213-14; HGC 7, 239. 12.80g, 24mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, lot 351;
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 7, 23 February 2019, lot 298.
Estimate: 200 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 220 GBP | |
Schulman b.v. - Auction 378, Lot 25
Ancient - GREEK COINS
AR Drachm Ca. 435-370 BC, ASIA MINOR, PONTOS, AMISOS Aris- and Peira- magistrates. Head of Hera left wearing polos. Rev. owl facing with spread wings dividing AP - IΣ, ΠEIPA below.HGC 7, 229.5.66 g. Some encrustations, attractive blue toning Almost extremely fine
Estimate: 200 EUR... | 28 Mar 2024 | 350 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 99
Pontos. Amisos circa 435-370 BC. Myll–, magistrate
Drachm AR
19 mm, 5,68 g
Head of Hera left, wearing ornate stephanos / Owl standing facing, wings spread, on shield; MY-ΛΛ across field; uncertain symbol to left and right.
Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1082-3; HGC 7, 229.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 24 Mar 2024 | 85 EUR | |
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 102
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
20 mm, 8,28 g
Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica.
Good Very Fine
HGC 7, 243.
Mithridates VI Eupator, the king of Pontus, was given the epithet "Eupator" as part of his royal title. "Eupator" in Greek means "benefactor" or "noble father," which was a common element in the titles of Hellenistic rulers. This epithet was used to emphasize the ruler's ben... | 24 Mar 2024 | 55 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 103
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 13,68 g
Head of Perseus right, wearing Phrygian cap / AMIΣOY, Pegasos grazing left, monogram below and to left.
Very Fine
HGC 7, 239.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 24 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 104
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
28 mm, 19,77 g
Laureate head of Zeus right / AMIΣOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right with wings spread.
Very Fine
SNG BM Black Sea 1144; HGC 7, 237.
In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and iconography, Zeus, the supreme deity of the pantheon, is intricately linked with two powerful symbols: the eagle and the thunderbolt.
The eagle, often referred to as the "Aetos Dios" or "Eagle of Zeus," stands as a sa... | 24 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 64
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator. Circa 85-65 B.C. Æ. 18.44 gm. 28 mm. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with vine tendril, griffin, and olive leaves / Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and head of Medusa, whose decapitated body lies at his feet; ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ and monograms flanking. HGC 7, 238. SNG BM Black Sea 1169-1172. SNG Stancomb 683-686 var. (controls). Good Very Fine; glossy green patina with luminous highlights; typical adjustment marks; well centered on a... | 20 Mar 2024 | 525 USD | |
Coins.ee OY - Auction 64, Lot 34
Ancient coins
Pontos (Amisos, as Peiraieos) AR Siglos/Drachm, c. 435-370 BC – Dian-, magistrate
5.73g (Persic standard). 19mm. UNC/AU.Obv.: Head of Hera left, wearing stephane, earring, and necklace.
Rev.: Owl standing facing on shield, with wings spread; kerykeion to outer left, ΔΙ–ΑΝ across inner field, "ΠEIPA" in exergue.
SNG BM Black Sea 1064; HGC 7, 229.
Starting price: 150 EUR... | 9 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 616
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21.9 mm, 8.69 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. About extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 617
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21.4 mm, 8.83 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Attractive brown patina. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 618
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 22.1 mm, 8.48 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Minor adjustment marks as made, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 125 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 619
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 8.76 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟ[Υ] Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 620
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 20.8 mm, 9.00 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left and right, monograms. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1201. About extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 85 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 621
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 23 mm, 8.01 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Patina stripped, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 622
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 20.8 mm, 7.72 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left and right, monograms. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1201. Struck on a somewhat short flan, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 55 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 623
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 8.56 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1200. Minor adjustment marks and with light deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 624
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 7.94 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1200. Minor deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 625
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 20.5 mm, 8.32 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. The reverse struck off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 25 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 626
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.58 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 627
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 8.41 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Beautiful brown patina. Extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 140 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 628
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.22 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. About extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 90 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 629
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 20.9 mm, 7.54 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 45 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 630
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21.1 mm, 8.69 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 65 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 631
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 23 mm, 8.30 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1199. Minor adjustment marks and slightly rough, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 95 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 632
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 20.5 mm, 8.86 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left and right, monograms. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1201. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 25 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 633
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.04 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 634
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21.3 mm, 9.29 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Sharply struck and well preserved. Extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 95 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 635
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 21.9 mm, 8.38 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to upper left, ΠΡ (control). SNG BM Black Sea 1202-4. SNG Stancomb 697. Nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 636
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 8.37 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left and right, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1209. SNG Stancomb 699. Light deposits, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 95 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 637
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 21 mm, 9.02 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea -. SNG Stancomb -. Extremely rare with this monogram. Very minor deposits, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 240 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 638
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 18 mm, 4.06 g, 12 h). Panther standing to right, head facing, holding stag head in forepaws. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟ[Υ] Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica. HGC 7, 252. SNG BM Black Sea 1211. Rare and with a very attractive obverse. Harshly cleaned and retoned, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 190 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 639
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 100-85 BC. AE (Bronze, 14 mm, 2.55 g, 6 h). Head of Perseus to right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet. Rev. AMI-ΣΟΥ Winged harpa; to lower right, monogram. HGC 7, 256. RG 32. SNG BM Black Sea 1197-8. Well struck and with and attractive dark glossy green patina. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 220 CHF | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 117, Lot 250
Pontos, Amisos Æ 27mm. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 120-111 or 100-95 BC. Male head to right, wearing bashlyk / Quiver and unstrung bow; AMI-ΣΟΥ across fields. SNG Stancomb 669; RG 13; SNG Copenhagen 131; SNG von Aulock 57-58; SNG BM Black Sea 1135-8; HGC 7, 236. 20.87g, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; beautiful light brown patina.
Acquired from Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG.
Estimate: 250 GBP... | 22 Feb 2024 | 170 GBP | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 48
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator 120-63 BC.
Drachm AR
18 mm, 3,30 g
Bust of Perseus to right, with harpa over shoulder / Aegis with facing gorgoneion, monogram to right
Very Fine.
SNG BM Black Sea 1127-8; RG p. 62, 12, HGC 7, 235
Only three other examples on CoinArchives, Extremely Rare
Perseus, a legendary figure from Greek mythology, embodies the classic hero's journey replete with divine intervention and extraordinary feats. Born to Danaë, the daughter of King Acrisius... | 28 Jan 2024 | 320 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 49
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator circa 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
22 mm, 8,20 g
Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica.
Nearly Extremely Fine
HGC 7, 243.
Mithridates VI Eupator, the king of Pontus, was given the epithet "Eupator" as part of his royal title. "Eupator" in Greek means "benefactor" or "noble father," which was a common element in the titles of Hellenistic rulers. This epithet was used to emphasize th... | 28 Jan 2024 | 130 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 193 | Silver, Lot 50
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator circa 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
21 mm, 7,85 g
Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram
Good Very Fine
HGC 7, 243; SNG BM Black Sea 1207.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 28 Jan 2024 | 130 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 184
Pontos, Amisos (as Peiraieos) AR Drachm. Circa 435-370 BC. H-, magistrate. Head of Hera to left, wearing decorated polos, triple-pendant earring, and necklace / Owl standing facing on shield, with wings spread; H in left field, anchor in right field, ΠΕΙΡΑ below. SNG BM Black Sea 1080; HGC 7, 229. 5.50g, 18mm, 4h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 104, 15 December 2022, lot 250.
Estimate: 140 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | 110 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 185
Pontos, Amisos Æ 27mm. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 120-111 or 100-95 BC. Male head to right, wearing bashlyk / Quiver and unstrung bow; AMI-ΣΟΥ across fields. SNG Stancomb 669; RG 13; SNG Copenhagen 131; SNG von Aulock 57-58; SNG BM Black Sea 1135-8; HGC 7, 236. 21.57g, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; beautiful light brown patina.
Acquired from Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG.
Estimate: 250 GBP... | 18 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 116, Lot 187
Pontos, Amisos Æ 21mm. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 111-105 or 95-90 BC. Aegis, with facing gorgoneion at centre / Nike advancing to right, holding palm over shoulder; AMI-ΣO[Y] across, monograms in lower left and right fields. SNG Stancomb 688; SNG BM Black Sea 1189; RG 44; HGC 7, 242. 3.88g, 21mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 105, 19 January 2023, lot 204;
Purchased from Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, September 2009;
Ex Numismatik Lanz München,... | 18 Jan 2024 | 25 GBP | |
Stephen Album Rare Coins - Auction 48, Lot 1614
PONTOS: Amisos, AE29 (18.09g), ca. 90-85 BC, HGC-7/238, RG-17, struck under Mithradates VI, helmeted head of Athena right // Perseus standing facing, holding harpa and head of Medusa, body of Medusa at his feet, AMI-ΣOΣ monograms to left and right, typical adjustment marks, die shift on obverse, pleasing light brown patina, Choice VF
Estimate: 60-90 USD
Starting price: 55 USD... | 18 Jan 2024 | Unsold | |
Nomos AG - obolos 30, Lot 347
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. (Bronze, 21.5 mm, 7.62 g, 12 h). Bust of Amazon to right, wearing wolf skin headdress. Rev. AMIΣOY Nike advancing to right, holding palm branch and wreath; in field to left, star and crescent. SNG BM Black Sea 1218. SNG Copenhagen 165. Some roughness, otherwise, very fine.
From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from Frank Kovacs, on 9 September 2006.
Starting price: 100 CHF... | 17 Dec 2023 | 180 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 187 | Silver, Lot 42
Pontos. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator circa 120-63 BC.
Bronze Æ
23 mm, 9,02 g
Head of Dionysos right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit / ΑΜΙΣΟΥ, panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram
Good Very Fine
HGC 7, 243; SNG BM Black Sea 1207.
The "cista mystica" is a sacred, often basket-like, container used in the ancient Mysteries of Dionysus and Orpheus in Greece. The term "cista" comes from the Greek word for "basket" or "box." The cista mystica played a symboli... | 10 Dec 2023 | 90 EUR | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1212
PONTOS. Amisos. 4th century BC. Siglos (Silver, 18 mm, 5.76 g, 2 h), Dian..., magistrate. Head of Hera to left, wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring, and a pearl necklace. Rev. ΔΙ-ΑΝ / ΠΕΙΡ[Α] Owl with wings spread standing facing on shield. SNG BM Black Sea 1064-5. Lightly toned and well struck on good metal. Light doubling, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,400 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1213
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 125-95 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.19 g, 12 h). Head of Artemis to right, wearing stephane and with bow and quiver ofer her left shoulder. Rev. AMI-ΣOY Tripod. HGC 7, 240. SNG BM Black Sea 1139-1140. SNG Stancomb 671. Areas of weakness and with minor flan faults, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 200 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1214
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 30 mm, 18.43 g, 1 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with pegasus. Rev. AMI-ΣOY Perseus standing facing, holding harpa in his right hand and head of Medusa in his left; Medusa's body at his feet, monograms to left and right. HGC 7, 238. SNG BM Black Sea 1166-1176. Areas of weakness and with a flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2... | 9 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1215
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. Tetrachalkon (Orichalcum, 19 mm, 7.14 g, 11 h). Draped bust of an Amazon to right, wearing wolf skin. Rev. AMIΣOY Nike advancing right, holding wreath in her right hand and palm frond over her left shoulder. HGC 7, 244. SNG BM Black Sea 1218-9. A few small scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 130 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1216
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.52 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Minor flan fault on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1217
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 8.35 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 75 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1218
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 8.82 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Beautiful brown patina. Extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 102 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1219
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.32 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. About extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 360 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1220
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 22 mm, 9.12 g, 1 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. A sharply struck and attractive example. Extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 650 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1221
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 100-85 BC. AE (Bronze, 20 mm, 8.32 g, 11 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. AMIΣOY Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, cista mystica. HGC 7, 243. SNG Paris 1231. About extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1222
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.98 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1223
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 7.35 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟ[Υ] Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1207. Good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 160 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1224
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.68 g, 11 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to upper left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1202-4. SNG Stancomb 697. Very minor roughness, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1225
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 8.03 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 37 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1226
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 21 mm, 7.82 g, 12 h). Head of Dionysos to right, wearing wreath of ivy and fruit. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟΥ Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica; to left, monogram. HGC 7, 243. SNG BM Black Sea 1205. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 40 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 1227
PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 85-65 BC. AE (Orichalcum, 17 mm, 3.86 g, 12 h). Panther standing to right, head facing, holding stag head in forepaws. Rev. ΑΜΙΣΟ[Υ] Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica. HGC 7, 252. SNG BM Black Sea 1211. Rare. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
London Coins Ltd. - Auction 183, Lot 1247
Ancient Greece - Amisos, Pontos, Ae20 (120-63BC) Civic Issue, Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus right, Reverse: Eagle standing half left on thunderbolt, head turned right, AMIΣOY below, ΡΓΦΔ monogram in left field. BMC 27-29, 8.54 grammes, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, Indo-Scythian (3) Hexachalkon (2) Azes II (c. 35-12 BC), Obverse: Humped Bull, Reverse: Lion, 13.13 grammes, and 14.11 grammes, the first Fine, well-centred, the second VG with legends worn, the design clear, both scarce, A... | 2 Dec 2023 | 75 GBP | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 37, Lot 1606
PONTOS, Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 120-95 BC. Æ (25 mm; 21,23 g). Male head right, wearing bashlyk / AMI-ΣΟΥ, Quiver and unstrung bow standing. Attractive bronze-patina with scattered green deposits., SNG BM Black Sea 1135-8, SNG Cop. 131, HGC 7, 236, Grade: 1+, Ex Gitbud & Naumann, E-auction 3, 5.5.2013, lot 105
Starting price: 900 NOK... | 25 Nov 2023 | 2,200 NOK | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 290
Pontos, Amisos Æ 27mm. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator, circa 120-111 or 100-95 BC. Male head to right, wearing bashlyk / Quiver and unstrung bow; AMI-ΣΟΥ across fields. SNG Stancomb 669; RG 13; SNG Copenhagen 131; SNG von Aulock 57-58; SNG BM Black Sea 1135-8; HGC 7, 236. 20.74g, 27mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
Acquired from Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung.
Estimate: 350 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | 380 GBP | |
Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions - Auction 80, Lot 3648
Asia Minor - Pontos - Amisos - AE21 (temp. Mithradates VI, c. 85-65 BC, 8.58g) - Wreathed head of Mithradates VI as young Dionysos right / Panther skin and thyrsos on cista mystica (SNG BM Black Sea 1200 / SNG Stancomb 695) - XF
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 13 Nov 2023 | 75 EUR | |
