Lot 3997

Sale 105 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off Thrace, Thasos, (c.510-490 B.C.), silver stater, (9.47 g), obv. naked ithyphallic Satyr (archaic style) in kneeling running attitude carrying off nymph raising hand in protest, showing thumb and one finger, rev. quadripartite incuse square, (S.1357, Asyut Hoard 102-108, SNG Ash. 3643, SNG Cop. 1009). Odd shaped flan, otherwise very fine with good facial detail and very scarce.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$420

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