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11 October 2020
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Scarce Hemidrachm of Thasos

Starting Price: 75 CHF
Hammer Price:  480 CHF
Lot 105

ISLANDS OFF THRACE, Thasos. Early 2nd century BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 15 mm, 1.70 g, 12 h). Head of bearded Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath. Rev. ΘΑΣΙ/ΩΝ Club within laurel wreath tied below. Le Rider, Thasiennes 48. SNG Copenhagen 1036. SNG Lockett 1232. Same dies as next lot. Rare. A bold example with nice toning. The head of Dionysos on this piece is of better style than is often encountered. Light scratch in right obverse field, otherwise, very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Spink, Numismatic Circular, February 2000, 13.

Online bidding closes: 11 Oct 2020, 14:52:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 19:44:28 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:480 CHF by Aelius (16 bids)
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