© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Thasos Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 16.91 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.91 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Herakles standing to left, holding club and lion's skin. HPAKΛEOVΣ to right, ΣΩTHPOΣ to left, monogram to inner left, ΘAΣIΩN below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
HPAKΛEOVΣ
ΣΩTHPOΣ
ΘAΣIΩN
Comment
Lukanc p. 29, 264;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.44g, 17mm, 11h; Very Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #950;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #165[reverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 231. Sold for 750 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during this time period.
