Lot 4133

Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Thrace, Island of, Thasos, (after 148 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (17.02 g), obv. 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 **SOQROS*, below **QASION*, M to left, (cf.S.1759, SNG Cop. 1039). Lightly toned, some surface pitting, good very fine or better.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously CNG Auction 125, lot 32, with ticket. From the John F. Sullivan Collection.

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$800

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