bgr_917730 - THRACE - THRACIAN ISLANDS - THASOS Drachme
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Type : Drachme
Date: c. 435-411 AC.
Mint name / Town : Thasos, Thrace
Metal : silver
Diameter : 14,5 mm
Orientation dies : - h.
Weight : 3,77 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie idéalement centrée. Jolie représentation du droit. Usure régulière. Patine grise
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Satyre à demi agenouillé courant à droite, prenant une nymphe par la taille.
Reverse
Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Carré creux quadripartite aux aspérités granuleuses.
Historical background
THRACE - THRACIAN ISLANDS - THASOS
(463-411 BC)
Thasos, located on the island of the same name, concealed important metal mines which aroused the covetousness of its neighbours. During the Persian Wars (490-480 AC.), it was occupied by the Persians which could explain the use of the Babylonian standard. In 463 BC, conquered by Cimon, it fell under the control of Athens and followed its destiny. The city only regained its independence in 411 BC..
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