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MYSIA. Cyzicus. Ca. 450-350 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.70 gm). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Silenus kneeling right, supporting amphora on left leg while pouring wine into cantharus in right hand; tunny fish right below / Quadripartite mill-sail incuse square pattern. Hurter & Liewald II 172. Greenwell -, cf. 42 (pl. II, 20, stater). SNG France 5 -, cf. 318-9 (stater). Very rare.
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 and 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.
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
MYSIA. Cyzicus. Ca. 450-350 BC. EL sixth-stater or hecte (11mm, 2.70 gm). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Silenus kneeling right, supporting amphora on left leg while pouring wine into cantharus in right hand; tunny fish right below / Quadripartite mill-sail incuse square pattern. Hurter & Liewald II 172. Greenwell -, cf. 42 (pl. II, 20, stater). SNG France 5 -, cf. 318-9 (stater). Very rare.
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 and 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.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD