Lot 3311

Sale 66 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (7.986 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1746 [£425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, SNG Cop. 1010, ). Nearly very fine with good facial and hand detail, very scarce.

Ex Christie's London, May 7, 1980 (lot 72).

Estimate
$850
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$750