{"product_id":"ancient-greek-coin-of-the-seleukid-king-antiochos-vi-dionysos-with-kantharos","title":"Ancient Greek coin of the Seleukid King Antiochos VI Dionysos with Kantharos","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntiochos VI Dionysos 148–142\/1 BC \u003cbr\u003eAE bronze \u003cbr\u003eSize:  20mm Weight 7.53 grams \u003cbr\u003eObverse: Diademed and radiate head of Antiochos VI to right \u003cbr\u003eReverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY \/ EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY Kantharos; palm branch to right; monogram to left\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference: HGC 9, 1044; SC 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cerberus Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46264595710131,"sku":"5350","price":107.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2319\/4547\/files\/5350_7df39354-2803-4503-99dc-7906cd2876cd.jpg?v=1792684145","url":"https:\/\/www.cerberuscoins.com\/products\/ancient-greek-coin-of-the-seleukid-king-antiochos-vi-dionysos-with-kantharos","provider":"Cerberus Ancient Coins and Antiquities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}