Description
Pontos, Amisos, 2nd – 1st century BC. Head of Dionysos right / ΑΜΙ-ΣΟΥ; thyrsos with fillet and bell, monogram left.
Pontos, Amisos; head of Dionysos/thyrsos
130,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,22 |
| Grade: | gVF/gVF |
| Attribution: | BMC Pontos pg. 18,50 |
| Commentary: | scarce small denomination; attractive dark patina with light sandy deposits, sharp details, obverse slightly off-center |
Historical Context
The thyrsos, associated with Dionysus and his followers, the Satyrs and Maenads, is a symbol of prosperity, fertility, hedonism, and pleasure/enjoyment in general.
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