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Triskeles Sale 27 15 Mar 2019
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Ex CNG E280 (6 June 2012), 8.
The satyr on these fracional issues of Thasos is normally shown in a kneeling or running stance, and thus the coins are often described as depicting a satyr running. In fact, that is precisely how this coin was described when it last appeared at auction. There is no ambiguity, though, as to exactly what act the satyr is engaging. He is kneeling and with his hand he clearly grasps the shaft of his phallus, thus he is masterbating. This cataloguer has literally handled hundreds of these small fractions and never once noted the satyr engaged in this activity.