Thasos, Famous Ancient Greek Coin, Naked Satyr and Struggling Nymph, Thasos, an Island in The Tharcian sea, Greek Mythology, Great Stocking Stuffer 62S

Description

• Thasos. Size 21 mm. OBVERSE: Naked ithyphallic satyr in kneeling-running attitude right, carrying in his arms a struggling nymph who raises her right hand in protest; the Satyr has long beard and both figures have flowing hair indicated by streaming lines. REVERSE: Quadripartite incuse square.
• One of the most interesting themes on ancient Greek coins is that of an ithyphallic (sexually aroused) Satyr running off with a Nymph in his arms. These coins were made famous by the island of Thasos. From around 550 480 BC
• they issued a series of coins that depicted Centaurs and Satyrs carrying off Nymphs. The depiction of the Satyrs and Centaurs often varies, but the pose of the Nymph is nearly identical from coin to coin.
• These are not Ancient Coins. They are new, copyrighted, engravings showing the coin in new, non-circulated condition. They are accurately detailed, using museum quality authentic ancient coins as models. They are accurate in size and imagery. The Coins are cast in the finest quality, solid pewter.
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One of the most interesting themes on ancient Greek coins is that of an ithyphallic (sexually aroused) Satyr running off with a Nymph in his arms. These coins were made famous by the island of Thasos