Kenneth W. Dorney

Auction 11  –  30 November 2020

Kenneth W. Dorney, Auction 11

Ancient, Byzantine and Chinese Coins

Mo, 30.11.2020, from 5:00 PM CET
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Description

Islands off Thrace, Thasos, 390 - 335 BC
Silver Drachm, 16mm, 3.50 grams
Obverse: Head of Dionysos left wreathed in ivy with berries.
Reverse: Herakles kneeling right drawing bow, grasshopper above knee, all within incuse square.
Le Rider 15 // West4
A lovely example of this type exhibiting great artistic merit. Dionysos is depicted in a more archaic manner while Herakles' pose is dramatic and unusual. Attractively toned overall, rare variety.

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