ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 148-90/80 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28.5 mm, 16.81 g, 11 h). Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ / ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ / ΘΑΣΙΩΝ Herakles standing left, nude but for lion's skin over his shoulder and left arm; resting right hand on club; to left, monogram. HGC 6, 359. Le Rider, Thasiennes 52. Toned. Light obverse die wear, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Berk BBS 102, May 1998, 205.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |