Authentic Ancient Greek - Dionysus - AR Drachma - Circa 144-142 BCE
$2,737
Denomination: AR Drachma
Mint: Antioch VI - Seleudid Kingdom
Weight: 4.06 gm
Date: 144-142 BCE
Mount: Sterling Silver with 14K Gold prongs
Grade: NGC 2173064-001 - Ch AU – Strike 4/5; Surface 4/5
Description: Seleucid Kingdom: Antiochos VI Dionysos. . Obverse: Radiate and diademed head of the youthful Antiochos VI (Dionysus) to right. Reverse:pollo seated left on the omphalos, holding an arrow with his right hand and leaning on his bow with his left hand. Lettering (BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑNTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY ΘPΞTA) Translation: King Antiochus Epiphanes Dionysus
History: Antiochos VI Dionysos (ca. 148–142/1 BC) was a child king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire, placed on the throne by the general Diodotus Tryphon in opposition to Demetrius II. His coinage is highly celebrated by numismatists for its dynamic, artistic designs and prominent association with the god Dionysos. Dionysus is the Ancient Greek god of wine, winemaking, orchards, fertility, ritual madness, and theater. Known to the Romans as Bacchus, he is famous for liberating followers from inhibitions and fear through ecstatic dance and music. He is often called the "twice-born" god.
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