Ionia, Teos: Dionysos/griffin
Description:
Ionia, Teos, 2nd - 3rd century AD. Draped bust of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy, thyrsos behind head / THIΩN; griffin standing left, placing front paw on kantharos.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
3,32 g
Grade:
F/gF
Attribution:
Lindgren II 578
Commentary:
rare; olive-grey patina, some pitting
History:
The Ionian Actors Association was first established in Teos in the late 3rd century BC and the actors, using Teos as their base, had performed in various places.
Article Number:
043-10-04-41652