Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, ecstasy, theater, and fertility, symbolizes pleasure, transformation, and the breakdown of boundaries. His symbols—the grapevine, thyrsus (a fennel staff topped with a pinecone), wine cup, and leopard or panther—reflect themes of intoxication, wild nature, and emotional release. Dionysus represents the irrational and instinctual side of humanity, encouraging freedom from social norms through celebration, art, and spiritual ecstasy. As a god of theater, he also symbolizes illusion, performance, and the power of storytelling. Often seen as a bridge between life and death, Dionysus embodies the paradox of joy and madness, order and chaos.

The engraving on this coin is based on a classic Roman sculpture of the god in the British Museum.

Engraved and hand-aged. solid brass. 1.5" diameter .08"  thick.