https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/27/2000-year-old-marble-head-god-dionysus-discovered-rome/ Archaeologists found the marble head while excavating a medieval wall. It was recycled to be used as part of the wall! I don't have any coins with Dionysus on them but to keep this coin themed, post your coins with Dionysus on them! I look forward to seeing lots of beautiful coins!
Interesting, but how do they know it's Dionysus? How do they know it's not a head of a human female or of a goddess? I think that in the absence of his attributes, such as a crown of grape leaves, a thyrsus, cantharus, grapes, or a panther, it's merely conjecture that it's Dionysus.
“The face is refined and gracious, young and feminine. All of which makes us think this could be a depiction of Dionysos.” I mean....could be any gracious, young, and feminine Roman I suppose
How interesting! I'm glad it was found, but it makes me think about what was lost also. No Romans come to mind but here are some Greeks: Thrace, Maroneia. Æ27, 17.7g, 12h; Circa 189/8-49/5 BC. Obv.: Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy wreath Rev.: ΔIONYΣOY ΣΩTHPOΣ; Dionysos standing slightly left, holding grapes, narthex stalks, and cloak; monogram to lower left. In Ex.: MAPΩNITΩN Pontos, Amisos AE20, 8.2g, 12h; 85-65 BC. Obv.: Head of Dionysos with ivy wreath right. Rev.: AMIΣOY; Cista mystica with panther skin and thyrsus; monogram in left field. Thasos, Thrace, BC 168-148 AR, tetradrachm, 16.12g, 31mm; 11h Obv.: Portrait of Dionysos Rev.: ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ to left, ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ to right, ΘΑΣΙΩΝ below; Hercules with lion pelt in arm resting on club. M monogram left
Sardeis After 133 B.C. Obv. Head of young Dionysos to the right wreathed in Ivy. Rev. Greek legends SARDIANON and ALEXANDROY either side of Demeter standing holding long torch and ears of corn. Reference: Sear 4730 7.5 grams. 19.90 mm
