THRACE. Perinthus. Time of Nero, 54-68. Assarion (Bronze, 21 mm, 3.64 g, 7 h). Draped bust of Dionysos to right, his hair tied in small knot at back of head; behind him, thyrsos. Rev. ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙΟΝ Eagle, his head turned backwards holding wreath in his beak, standing to left on a garlanded altar. RPC I 1765. Schönert 86. SNG Copenhagen -. Rare type. Mottled green patina. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Lanz 114, 26 May 2003, 70.