★ "Invitation to the Dance" Statue ★
THRACE. Pautalia. Caracalla (197-217). Ae.
Obv: AVT K M AVPH ANTΩNINOC.
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield.
Rev: OVΛΠIAC ΠAVTAΛI / AC.
Dancing satyr right, naked, clasping hands with seated female figure left, dressed in full skirt.
Cf. Varbanov 5189 ( var. obv. legend).
The Reverse is depicting one of the most famous group of statues manufactured during the Helenistic Rococo.
Condition: Fine.
Weight: 14.54 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.