Macedonia, Thessalonica, Caracalla
Description:
Macedonia, Thessalonica, Caracalla (198 - 217 AD). ANTΩΝINOC AV.T. K M AVP; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / KABEIPOC; Kabeiros standing facing, holding rhyton and hammer.
Diameter:
AE19 mm
Weight:
6,42 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
Varbanov 4378; Touratsoglou 133-136
Commentary:
rare with Kabeiros' name on reverse; mottled green and brown patina, well centered
History:
Kabeiri were originally Phrygian deities imported into Greek ritual and transformed into sons of Hephaitsos, the smithing god.
Article Number:
038-04-08-41652