Lot 1429

Sale 85 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c. early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.726 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). Very fine with good facial, clear phallus and hand detail, very scarce.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 67 (lot 1664).

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$600

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