Aeolis, Temnos; head of Dionysos/grapes
Description:
Aeolis, Temnos, 3rd century BC. Head of young Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath / T-A; bunch of grapes on vine.
Diameter:
AE11 mm
Weight:
1,85 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
SNG München 606; SNG Cop 254
Commentary:
rare; dark green patina, good details, well centered
History:
In 3rd century BC the cities of Temnos and Pergamon were in a state of so called isopolity - the citizenship of one city was made equivalent to that of another and vice-versa.
Article Number:
019-01-01-41652