Description: Macedonia, Thessalonica, 168 - 31 BC. Wreathed head of Dionysos right / ΘΕΣ−ΣΑ-ΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ; Pegasos rearing right, grain ear below.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 7,7 g

Grade: VF/gVF

Attribution: Moushmov 6656; SNG Cop 351

Commentary: choice example of this rarer issue, black patina, sharp details, obverse slightly off-center

History: Dionysos was killed by Titans but reborn afterward, what was often compared with Christian mythology which also includes wine and ceremonial meals.

Article Number: 020-08-05-41652