THRACE. Islands off Thrace. Thasos. AR Tetradrachm (15.70 gms), ca. 148-90/80 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Marks.
HGC-6, 359; Le Rider-52. Obverse: Wreathed head of Dionysos right; Reverse: Herakles standing left, holding club and lion skin; monogram to inner left. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, but presenting strong details and good metal quality. The surfaces are toned to a lovely violet gray with underlying luster, though some marks are noted on the fields.
Estimate: $200 - $300