Greek, Classical – Lesbos, Mytilene (ca. 377-326 BC) Electrum Hecte, Dionysus/Facing Satyr – NGC Choice Fine

Description Greek. Aegean Islands. Late Classical Period. Island of Lesbos, Mytilene EL (Electrum = gold and silver alloy) hecte. Struck ca. 377-326 BC. Graded Choice Fine 4/5 - 2/5 by NGC; popular type with a striking facing portrait of a satyr.   Design: Head of young Dionysus right, wearing ivy wreath / Head of satyr facing within linear square Reference: Bodenstedt 90. Dimensions: 11 mm / 2.48 gm Condition: NGC Choice Fine 4/5 - 2/5, marks. Featuring the god of wine on the obverse and one of his inebriated followers on the reverse.