CELTIC, Lower Danube. Imitations of Thasos. Late 2nd-1st centuries BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 32.60 mm, 16.50 g, 11 h). Stylized head of a youthful Dionysos to right, wearing elaborate ivy wreath with leaves and berries. Rev. Debased legend. Youthful Herakles, nude, standing facing, head left, holding club in right hand and cloak in left; in field to left, Μ; above each of Herakles' shoulders, Θ. Lanz 975. OTA pl. 47, Class III/A. Excellent head of Dionysos. Good very fine.
From an American collection.
Price realized | 550 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |