THRACE. Islands off Thrace. Thasos. AR Trihemiobol (0.83 gms), ca. 412-404 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Le Rider-27; HGC-6, 351. Obverse: Ithyphallic satyr kneeling left, head slightly facing, holding kylix; Reverse: Amphora within incuse square. Though normally presented with the satyr's head in profile, this piece is from a RARE subset in which the celator engraved the satyr looking at the viewer, almost with a bit of a smirk. Lightly toned and immensely charming.
Estimate: $150.00- $250.00