Lot 4458

Sale 74 · Important Australian, British & 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 Noble Numismatics Sale 66 (lot 3311) and previously Christie's London, May 7, 1980 (lot 72).

Estimate
$900
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0