THRACE. Islands off Thrace. Thasos. Imitative Series. AR Tetradrachm (16.86 gms), ca. 90-75 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-6, 359. Obverse: Wreathed head of young Dionysos right; Reverse: Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club, lion skin draped over left arm; M to inner left. A nice piece with charming crude style. The surfaces are toned to a deep gunmetal gray with attractive lustrousness.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $150 - $250