Thasos AR Stater, c. 500-480 BC
Thasos, Islands off Thrace. AR Stater (20-22 mm, 8.84 g), c. 500-480 BC.
Obv. Nude, ithyphallic satyr rushing to right in the archaic kneeling-running position, holding a nymph in his arms who raises her right arm in protest.
Rev. Quadripartite incuse square.
Asyut 117; Gulbenkian 460. Kraay/Hirmer 435.
Darkly toned. Well centered and of powerful archaic style. Flan crack, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 850 CHF |
Estimate | 1'200 CHF |