Cimmerian Bosporos. Pantikapaion circa 325-310 BC.
Bronze Æ

22 mm, 8,10 g

Bearded head of satyr right / Π - Α - Ν, forepart of griffin left; below, sturgeon left.

Very Fine

SNG Stancomb 542; MacDonald 69; SNG BM Black Sea 869-71; HGC 7, 113.

In Greek mythology, satyrs and nymphs are distinct mythical beings. Satyrs are typically depicted as male woodland spirits with both human and goat-like features. They are known for their love of revelry and are often companions of the wine god Dionysus. Nymphs, on the other hand, are female nature spirits associated with various natural features like forests, rivers, and the sea. They are portrayed as beautiful and youthful women, protectors of their domains. Satyrs often engage in playful or amorous pursuits with nymphs, and these interactions are a common theme in Greek mythology and art.