Description: Ionia, Teos, 2nd - 3rd century AD. Draped bust of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy, thyrsos behind head / THIΩN; griffin standing left, placing front paw on kantharos.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 3,32 g

Grade: F/gF

Attribution: Lindgren II 578

Commentary: rare; olive-grey patina, some pitting

History: The Ionian Actors Association was first established in Teos in the late 3rd century BC and the actors, using Teos as their base, had performed in various places.

Article Number: 043-10-04-41652