© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Thasos Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 16.29 g | 32 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 | 16.29 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles standing to left, holding club and lion's skin; ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ to right, ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ to left, ΘΑΣΙΩΝ below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
ΘΑΣΙΩΝ
Comment
Imitation of Tetradrachm of Thassos.Lukanc pl. 71, 759
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (16.29g, 32mm, 12h, Near Very Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #959;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 251. Sold for 130 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 (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a Celtic-style horse and rider motif. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of the region where the coin was minted, which was influenced by both Greek and Celtic cultures.
