Description: Thrace, Perinthos, 1st century AD. Draped bust of Dionysos right, wearing wreath of ivy, thyrsos before / ΠEPINΘIΩN; Hera standing with polos on her head, both hands extended with taenias hanging down.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 7,88 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: Schönert S. 103, 79; Moushmov 4382

Commentary: rare; green patina, some grey-brown deposits, good details, well centered

History: According to Herodotus and other ancient Greek writers, demigod Dionysus was of Thracian origin, being the son of the god Zeus and earthly woman Semele.

Article Number: 017-01-05-41652