THRACE. Islands of Thrace. Thasos. AR Stater (8.67 gms), ca. 480-463 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
cf.G. LeRider, "Les monnaies Thasiennes," Guide de Thasos 5 (lacking ethnic on obv.); SNG Cop-1013. RARE with ethnic. Satyr advancing right, carrying protesting nymph, "theta" below; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Good centering, nice strike, with pleasing steel grey toning. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
From the Q. David Bowers Collection.
Ex: Stack's New York International Sale, January 2011, Lot# 61.
Ex: Stack's Sale of the Lawrence R. Stack Collection, January 2008, Lot# 2163.
Estimate: $700.00- $1000.00