Description: Pontos, Amisos, 2nd - 1st century BC. Head of Dionysos right / ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ; thyrsos with fillet and bell, monogram left.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 4,22 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: BMC Pontos pg. 18,50

Commentary: scarce small denomination; attractive dark patina with light sandy deposits, sharp details, obverse slightly off-center

History: The thyrsos, associated with Dionysus and his followers, the Satyrs and Maenads, is a symbol of prosperity, fertility, hedonism, and pleasure/enjoyment in general.

Article Number: 014-04-04-41652