Ionia, Teos: Dionysos/griffin
55,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE16 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,32 |
| Grade: | F/gF |
| Attribution: | Lindgren II 578 |
| Commentary: | rare; olive-grey patina, some pitting |
Historical Context
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.
Related products
