On the obverse of this Thassian silver tetradrachm, the head of Dionysos is depicted. The god appears young and beardless. He wears an ivy leaves wreath. On the reverse, Herakles is depicted holding the lion skin and his club. There is also the inscription ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ (Herakles Soter / Savior), the ethnic name ΘΑΣΙΩΝ (by Thassian’s citizens) and the monogram ΔΙ.
Caption Silver tetradrachm from Thassos with Dionysos wearing an ivy wreath
Mythic people Dionysus (God)
Type Coin
Artist/Creator mint of Thassos
Origin Thassos
Current position American Numismatic Society, New York
Index number 1966.75.86
Dating 168/7-148 BC
Notes
American Numismatic Society: Silver Tetradrachm, Thasos. 1966.75.86
Για τις απομιμήσεις των Θασιακών τετραδράχμων που έγιναν από νομισματοκοπείο της Ανατολικής Ευρώπης βλ. CNG. EASTERN EUROPE, Imitations of Thasos. Late 2nd-1st centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (cngcoins.com)
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