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NYINC Signature Sale 3044 3-4 January 2016
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LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.53 gm, 3h). Diademed head of Silenus right / Two ram heads butting each other, palmette between; all in incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 37. HGC 6, 963 (R1). A rare type, with a high-relief head of Silenus in excellent style. NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Silenus, in Greek mythology, was the main follower and drinking companion of the wine god Dionysus. Silenus is usually portrayed as a bearded older man with the ears and tail of a horse. He is usually shown in an inebriated state, often supported by another satyr or a donkey. However, he is also reputed to have had special prophetic powers when drunk.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
LESBOS. Mytilene. Ca. 454-427 BC. EL sixth stater or hecte (10mm, 2.53 gm, 3h). Diademed head of Silenus right / Two ram heads butting each other, palmette between; all in incuse square. Bodenstedt Em. 37. HGC 6, 963 (R1). A rare type, with a high-relief head of Silenus in excellent style. NGC Choice XF★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Silenus, in Greek mythology, was the main follower and drinking companion of the wine god Dionysus. Silenus is usually portrayed as a bearded older man with the ears and tail of a horse. He is usually shown in an inebriated state, often supported by another satyr or a donkey. However, he is also reputed to have had special prophetic powers when drunk.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD