Silver Tetradrachm, Ephesus, 387-295 BCE, Dionus

Obverse: Bee

Silver Stater, Ephesos, 387-295 BCE

Reverse: Stag

Silver Stater, Ephesos, 387-295 BCE

Unidentified Artist, Greek

Type/Object Name: Ob:Honeybee. ΕΦ (“EPH” = abbreviation of Ephesus). | Re: Kneeling stag, palm tree. Inscription ΔΙΟΝΥΣ (“DIONUS” = magistrate’s name).

Dates: 387-295 BCE

Medium: Silver, Tetradrachm

Dimensions: Diameter 23.4 mm, Weight 14.8268 g

Credit Line: Courtesy of John Nebel

Notes: Dionus was the magistrate who issued this coin. 

Collection: Coin, John Nebel

Bibliography: Head type V, uncataloged magistrate