Abdera, Thrace
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AR Tetrobol Size: 16mm, Weight: 2.87 grams, Die Axis: 3h
Abdera, Thrace 411 - 375 BCE
Obverse: Griffin to left, forelegs raised.
Reverse: Wreathed bust of Dionysos to left, MOΛΠAΓOPHΣ around, all within linear frame and shallow incuse square.
Notes: -Abdera was was repopulated by citizens from Teos circa 544 BCE, who brought with them the griffin symbol. The griffin on coins from Teos face right, and on coins from Abdera, left. -The worship of Dionysos appears to have been important in Abdera, and may have been reinforced by the pre-existence of the cult among the native Thracian population.
Purchased from Harlan J. Berk, 2018
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Riferimento :
May 419
Collezione :
Ancient Greek Coins