Lot 3234

Sale 81 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.736 grams), obv. large head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy and band across forehead, rev. Herakles naked standing to left, holding club, lion skin over left arm, to right **HRAKLEOUS*, to left **SWTHROS, below **FASIWN, MH monogram to left, (cf.S.1759, SNG Cop. 1040-1045). Good metal, well centred, crude style, very fine or better.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 63 (3473).

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$160

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