Ancient Greek coin of the Seleukid King Antiochos VI Dionysos with Kantharos

Name: Ancient Greek coin of the Seleukid King Antiochos VI Dionysos with Kantharos
Brand: Cerberus Coins
SKU: 5350

Antiochos VI Dionysos 148–142/1 BC
AE bronze
Size: 20mm Weight 7.53 grams
Obverse: Diademed and radiate head of Antiochos VI to right
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY / EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY Kantharos; palm branch to right; monogram to left

Reference: HGC 9, 1044; SC 2015

A kantharos was a large drinking cup, and would have been used at a symposium, being replenished with drink from a krater. The krater itself would have been too heavy to move.

The handles of a kantharos were large and flamboyant, and looped high above the rim, unlike the tight curves of the volute krater's handles. Their capacity was up to about a pint, though in use they would not be filled to the brim. This, and their large handles, made them suitable for being passed around.

SKU: 5350

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