Lot 4457

Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.956 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, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Good very fine with good facial and hand detail, very scarce.

Estimate
$1,400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$2,100