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Sicily. Katane. 415-405 BC. AR Litra, possibly a work of the Master Euainetos (0.76g, 3h). Gillet 376; Tradart 2.36 (this coin). Old cabinet tone. A masterpiece in miniature. Some minor corrosion spots on reverse, otherwise, good very fine. From the Sadijas collection; Tradart 1991 (1) lot 37; Gerhard Hirsch 1986 (150) lot 38
Greek coins and Attic vases often depict satyrs as being strongly built with flat noses, large pointed ears, long curly hair and full beards and sometimes ivy wreaths circling their balding heads. The satyrs, whose chief was Silenos (here depicted on obverse), are described as roguish, subversive, dangerous, and greatly dreaded by mortals (Theokritos 13.44); they love music, wine, women and always ready for every physical pleasure.
Greek coins and Attic vases often depict satyrs as being strongly built with flat noses, large pointed ears, long curly hair and full beards and sometimes ivy wreaths circling their balding heads. The satyrs, whose chief was Silenos (here depicted on obverse), are described as roguish, subversive, dangerous, and greatly dreaded by mortals (Theokritos 13.44); they love music, wine, women and always ready for every physical pleasure.