★ Inspired by the Aphrodite of Knidos ★

PONTUS. Amasia. Marcus Aurelius (161-180). Ae. Dated CY 165 (162/3).

Obv: ΑVΤ ΚΑΙС Μ ΑV ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟС СЄΒ.
Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: ΑΔΡ ΑΜΑС ΝЄΩΚ Κ ΜΗΤ Κ ΠΡΩ ΠΟΝ / ЄΤ ΡΞЄ.
Ares standing facing, head right, holding spear and resting hand upon shield; to right, Aphrodite (Venus Pudica) standing slightly left, covering herself.

RPC IV online 5288.

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 23.70 g.
Diameter: 35 mm.