ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 340-300 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 18 mm, 6.95 g, 7 h). Bearded head of Dionysos to left, wearing wreath of ivy leaves with berries at his forehead. Rev. ΘΑΣΙΟΝ Herakles, wearing lion-skin headdress and short, hunting chiton, kneeling right, shooting his bow; to right, HΓ monogram. HGC 6, 353. Le Rider, Thasiennes 31. West 43. Lightly toned. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex K. Davis 26, May 1999, 12.
Price realized | 750 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |