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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Themes & Provenance| ▸ |Gods, Non-Olympian| ▸ |Priapus||View Options:   | | | Priapus or Priapos was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his absurdly oversized permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia. In Rome, where he had a temple, he was also called Mutinus Titinus and was especially worshiped by young married women. Statues of Priapus were sometimes placed on boundaries and hung with signs which threatened sexual assault on trespassers. |
In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia.SH77305. Bronze AE 18, H-H-J Nikopolis 8.14.17.4 (R5), AMNG I/I 1380, Moushmov 988, Varbanov I 2530 (R3), VF, well centered, green patina, flan cracks, weight 2.895 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 225o, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Nikyup, Bulgaria) mint, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.; obverse AV KAI CEΠ CEVHPOC, laureate head right; reverse NIKOΠOΛI-TΩN ΠPOC IC, Priapus standing half left with enormous phallus; SOLD
Elagabalus, 16 May 218 - 11 March 222 A.D., Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior
In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia.RP97814. Bronze AE 18, H-H-J Nicopolis 8.26.17.4 (R6), AMNG I/I 2023, Varbanov I 3862 (R6) corr. (AVT K M...), Moushmov 1439, SNG Cop -, BMC Thrace -, gVF, nice dark green patina, off center, weight 2.891 g, maximum diameter 18.1 mm, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Nikyup, Bulgaria) mint, 16 May 218 - 11 Mar 222 A.D.; obverse AVT M AVP ANTΩNINOC, laureate head right; reverse NIKOΠOΛI-TΩN ΠPOCT, Priapus standing half left, patera in right hand, with his left hand supporting a bowl of fruit balanced on his enormous phallus, PON in exergue; ex Roma Numismatics e-sale 76 (7 Nov 2020), lot 727; ex collection of Z.P. (Austria); this is the first specimen of this type handled by FORVM; scarce; SOLD
Roman Republic, Q. Titius, 90 B.C.
Priapus, also called Mutinus Titinus, had a temple in Rome and was especially worshiped by young married women. His use by Q. Titius is one of the usual puns found on Republican coinage.RR93669. Silver denarius, Crawford 341/1, Sydenham 691, RSC I Titia 1, BMCRR I Rome 2220, Russo RBW 1274, SRCV I 238, Choice VF, well centered, attractive old collection toning, weight 3.927 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 45o, Rome mint, 90 B.C.; obverse head of Priapus (Mutinus Titinus) right, wearing winged diadem, pointed beard, curly lock of hair down neck; reverse Pegasus springing right from base inscribed Q·TITI; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Lampsakos, Mysia
Priapus or Priapos was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his absurdly oversized permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia. Statues of Priapus were sometimes placed on boundaries and hung with signs which threatened sexual assault on trespassers.GB84658. Bronze AE 16, RPC I 2274; SNG BnF 1267; BMC Mysia p. 87, 79; Lindgren I 262; SNG Cop -, gF, glossy green patina, centered on a tight flan, some light corrosion, weight 2.272 g, maximum diameter 15.8 mm, die axis 0o, Lampsakos (Lapseki, Turkey) mint, 16 Jan 27 B.C. - 19 Aug 14 A.D.; obverse CEBACTOY, youthful laureate head of Augustus right; reverse ithyphallic Priapus standing left, right hand raised, left hand on hip, L-A/M-Ψ/A-K in three divided lines across field; scarce; SOLD
Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D., Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior
In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia.RP79973. Bronze AE 17, H-H-J Nikopolis 8.14.17.3 (R5), AMNG I/I 1380, Moushmov 987, Varbanov I 2280 (R3), SNG Cop -, gF, well centered, green patina, areas of light corrosion, weight 2.556 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, die axis 90o, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Nikyup, Bulgaria) mint, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D.; obverse AV KAI CE CEVHPOC, laureate head right; reverse NIKOΠOΛI-TΩN ΠPOC IC, Priapus standing half left, nude, with enormous phallus; SOLD
Julia Domna, Augusta 194 - 8 April 217 A.D., Nikopolis ad Istrum, Moesia Inferior
Priapus or Priapos was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his absurdly oversized permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia. Statues of Priapus were sometimes placed on boundaries and hung with signs which threatened sexual assault on trespassers.RP83932. Bronze uncia (1/4 obol), H-H-J Nikopolis 8.17.17.3 (R6), Varbanov I 2858 (R5) corr. (obv. leg.), AMNG I/I -, Moushmov -, SNG Cop -, BMC Thrace -, aVF, green patina, light bumps and scratches, light earthen deposits, mild corrosion/porosity, central cavities, weight 5.058 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 225o, Nicopolis ad Istrum (Nikyup, Bulgaria) mint, c. 198 - 203 A.D.; obverse IVΛIA ΔOMNA CEBAC, draped bust right, hair in bun at back of head; reverse NIKOΠOΛITΩN ΠPOC ICT, Priapus standing slightly right, head right, bearded, wearing long garment and boots, holding open drapery to expose his large phallus; ex Gorny & Mosch auction 118 (15 Oct 2002), lot 1600 (notes RRR! Unpubliziert? [it was at that time, but has since been published], realized € 210 plus fees); very rare; SOLD
Domitian, 13 September 81 - 18 September 96 A.D., Lampsakos, Mysia
This type and a variety with the full ethnic were the only types struck at Lampsakos during the Flavian period.
In Greek mythology, Priapus was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia.RP84576. Bronze AE 14, RPC II 890 (3 spec.), SNG BnF 1270, SNG Cop 235, F, tight flan, porous, weight 2.469 g, maximum diameter 13.7 mm, die axis 270o, Lampsakos (Lapseki, Turkey) mint, 13 Sep 81 - 18 Sep 96 A.D.; obverse ΔOMITIANOC KAICAPI, laureate head right; reverse statue of ithyphallic Priapos standing left on basis, ΛA-MKΨ in downward columns flanking statue; very rare; SOLD
Hadrian, 11 August 117 - 10 July 138 A.D., Lampsakos, Mysia
Priapus or Priapos was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his absurdly oversized permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia. Statues of Priapus were sometimes placed on boundaries and hung with signs which threatened sexual assault on trespassers.RP88075. Bronze AE 16, Unpublished; RPC Online III -, BMC Mysia -, SNG BnF -, SNG Cop, et al. - (similar types are published for Trajan and Antoninus Pius), aVF, nice dark green patina, scattered pin-prick pitting, weight 1.554 g, maximum diameter 16.3 mm, die axis 180o, Lampsakos (Lapseki, Turkey) mint, obverse ADPIANOC KAICAP, laureate and cuirassed bust of Hadrian right; reverse ΛAMΨAKHNΩN, ithyphallic Priapus standing left, right hand raised, left hand on hip; extremely rare; SOLD
Roman Republic, Quintus Titius, 90 B.C.
Priapus, also called Mutinus Titinus, had a temple in Rome and was especially worshiped by young married women. His use by Quintus Titius is one of the usual found on Republican coinage.RR88386. Silver denarius, Crawford 341/1, Sydenham 691, RSC I Titia 1, BMCRR I Rome 2220, Russo RBW 1274, SRCV I 238, VF, attractive dark toning, small thick flan cutting off Pegasus' head, obverse die wear, weight 3.780 g, maximum diameter 16.9 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 90 B.C.; obverse head of Priapus (Mutinus Titinus) right, wearing winged diadem, pointed beard, curly lock of hair down neck; reverse Pegasus springing right from a base or tablet inscribed Q•TITI; SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Lampsakos, Mysia
Priapus or Priapos was a minor rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his absurdly oversized permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature, and is the subject of the often humorously obscene collection of verse called the Priapeia. Statues of Priapus were sometimes placed on boundaries and hung with signs which threatened sexual assault on trespassers.RP111013. Bronze AE 17, RPC I 2274; SNG BnF 1267; BMC Mysia p. 87, 79; Lindgren I 262; SNG Cop -, F, edge splits and cracks, corrosion, weight 3.269 g, maximum diameter 16.8 mm, die axis 45o, Lampsakos (Lapseki, Turkey) mint, 16 Jan 27 B.C. - 19 Aug 14 A.D.; obverse CEBACTOY, youthful laureate head of Augustus right; reverse ithyphallic Priapus standing left, right hand raised, left hand on hip, L-A/M-Ψ/A-K in three divided lines across field; scarce; SOLD
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