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LOT 2627
Islands off Thrace, Thasos AR Tetradrachm. Circa 168/7-148 BC.
Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wearing ivy wreath, and with his hair partially knotted at the back and partially falling down the back of his neck / ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ, Herakles, nude but for laurel wreath and lion's skin over his left shoulder, standing to left, holding club with his right hand, M to inner left. Le Rider, Thasiennes 51; SNG Copenhagen 1039; BMC 72; HGC 6, 359. Very Fine.(16.76gr, 31mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2627
Islands off Thrace, Thasos AR Tetradrachm.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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