Lot 3408

Sale 79 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.148 grams), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising facing hand in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1746 [£425], Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, SNG Cop. 1010). Nearly very fine with good facial, clear phallus and hand detail, very scarce.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 70 (lot 3176 illustrated, realised $780 + 15%) and Gerhard Hirsch, Germany, Sale 218, November 28, 2001 (lot 144, illustrated).

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$0

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