Greek Coin | Ares Design Military and opulence in a single

and opulence in a single object

Ruled by the Pope

though uncommon in later heraldry

Reverse: Victory with wings spread

Greek Coin | Ares Design Military and opulence in a singleHistory of the Artifact These Greek bronze coins were minted in the ancient city of Amisos along the Black Sea coast of modern day northern Turkey. Founded by Greek colonists from Miletus in the 6th century B. C, it was re settled by Athenians and incorporated into the Kingdom of Pontus in the 4th century BC. It eventually fell under Roman rule in 71 B. C. On the obverse, the coins feature Ares, Greek god of war, known for his association with