Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 31  –  7 - 8 September 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 31

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 08.09.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ Of attractive classical style and with an exceptionally fine head of the satyr ★

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 412-404 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 8.65 g). Nude satyr, bald and with long beard, moving right in 'running-kneeling' position, holding a nymph in his arms, who raises her right hand in protest; in field to right, A. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. Boston MFA 855. HGC 6, 334. Le Rider 6. SNG Copenhagen Suppl. 103. A lovely coin of attractive classical style and with an exceptionally fine head of the satyr. Faint scratches and with some die rust on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

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Price realized 1'600 CHF
Starting price 200 CHF
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