Lot 3476

Sale 103 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Islands off Thrace, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.96 g), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (classical style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1746, Asyut Hoard -, BMC 24, McClean 4197, SNG Cop. 1010, ACNAC Dewing 1322). Very fine with good facial and hand detail, very scarce.

Ex Alan Jordan Collection and purchased from Noble Numismatics Sale 75 (lot 4457).

Estimate
$750
Result Status
Passed in

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