Thraco-Macedonian Region. Berge (Siris or Lete) circa 525-480 BC.
Stater AR

20 mm, 9,97 g

Ithyphallic satyr standing to right, grasping right wrist of nymph fleeing to right with right hand and touching her chin with left; pellets above, to left, and to right / Quadripartite incuse square divided diagonally.

Good Very Fine, Pleasant tone

Smith Group 5; Peykov A0020; AMNG III, 14 ('Lete'); SNG ANS 956 ('Lete'); Svoronos 16; Traité I, 1569 ('Lete'); Psoma p. 61 (Berge); HGC 3, 531 ("Lete").

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.