An exceptionally fine head of the satyr
Lot 34
ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Circa 412-404 BC. Stater (Silver, 22 mm, 8.54 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, dolphin downwards. Rev. Quadripartite incuse square. BMC 31. Dewing 1324. HGC 6, 334 var. SNG Copenhagen 1017. SNG Lockett 1220. Svoronos, HPM, pl. X, 23. A lovely piece of attractive classical style, with an exceptionally fine head of the satyr. Minor die rust and thin die break on the obverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From an American collection and from the HK Collection of coins from Thasos, Kirk Davis FPL 38, spring 2002, 37.
Estimate:
2000 CHF
Starting price:
1600 CHF
Current bid:
1700 CHF
Bid increment:
100 CHF
Minimum bid:
1800 CHF
Number of bids:
2 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 01-Jun-24, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.

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