Lot 2047

Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Thrace, Maroneia, (late 2nd century B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.13 g), obv. head of young Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy, rev. Dionysos naked standing left, holding grapes and two narthex wands, monograms to left and right, around **DIONUSOU SWTHROS MARWNITWN*, (S.1635, Schonert-Geiss 1115-7/1120 [obv. 34, rev.130], ACNAC Dewing 1295, BMC 59 [p.128]). Very large flan, good very fine, rare.

Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 112, lot 3616. Previously Superior Stamp & Coin, New York International Numismatic Convention Auction, December 6-7, 1996 (lot 1447).

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,600