Description: 100% Positive Feedback in the last 7 Years!! I will combine shipping on all orders! Click "See other Items" to find more great deals on Ancient Greek & Roman coins! Ancient Greek Coin PONTOS. Amisos. Time of Mithradates VI Eupator (Circa 105-90 or 90-85 BC). Ae. Obv : Helmeted head of Athena right. Rev : AMI - ΣOY. Perseus standing left, holding harpa and head of Medusa, whose decapitated body lies at his feet; monogram to left and right. SNG BM Black Sea 1169-72; HGC 7, 238. Condition : Good very fine. Weight 18,38 gr - Diameter 29 mm. In Greek mythology, Perseus, the son of Zeus and the mortal Danaë, was tasked with a nearly impossible mission: to slay the Gorgon Medusa, a creature so terrifying that anyone who looked upon her would turn to stone. Medusa, once a beautiful maiden, had been cursed by Athena and transformed into a monster with snakes for hair. Along with her sisters, she lived in isolation on a distant island. Armed with gifts from the gods, Perseus set out on his quest. Athena gave him a polished shield, which he used to avoid looking directly at Medusa by watching her reflection. Hermes provided him with winged sandals for swift travel, and Hades offered the Helm of Invisibility to help him evade the other Gorgons. Perseus also received a magical sword called the harpa, capable of cutting through Medusa’s tough scales. When Perseus finally found Medusa, he approached her while she was asleep. Using Athena’s reflective shield to guide his strikes, he decapitated her with a single blow. From Medusa’s blood sprang the winged horse Pegasus and the giant Chrysaor. Perseus placed Medusa’s head in a special bag to avoid its deadly gaze. After his victory, Perseus used Medusa’s head as a powerful weapon, turning his enemies to stone whenever needed. Ultimately, he presented the head to Athena, who mounted it on her shield as a protective emblem. This myth is one of the most famous in Greek mythology, symbolizing the triumph of cunning and divine aid over seemingly invincible adversaries. The coin(s) in this listing are guaranteed to be authentic. I have been studying the authenticity and history of coins (both ancient and modern) for 10+ years, so you can be assured that the coin listed is authentic. ***I combine shipping!! If you can request an invoice before paying, that would be ideal. Or, if you already paid, please send me an eBay message so I can refund you. Never overpay on shipping!*** Shipping is $4.00. If the total price of the coins is < $20, it will go through eBay shipping. If it's over $20, I will send it via USPS First-Class with better protection. Please look at my feedback & message me if you have questions or would like to make an offer on my BIN Listings.
Price: 32 USD
Location: Cary, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-13T17:41:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Bronze
Era: Ancient
Certification: Uncertified
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
