Lot 3010

Sale 124 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Medals, and Banknotes

Description

Thrace, Island off, Thasos, (c.early 5th century B.C.), silver stater, (8.50 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). Toned, very fine with good facial and hand detail, very scarce.

Ex George Mihailuk Collection, from Richard Welling, 5.6.2009.

Estimate
$350
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$440

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