Danubian Celts tetradrachm imitating Thasos issue, c. 90 -75 BC:
Obverse: Young head of Dionysos wearing wreath of leaves and grapes and band across forehead.
Reverse: ΗΡΑΚΛΕΟΥΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΘΑΣΙΩΝ, Hercules naked standing left holding club, lion skin draped over arm; M monogram.
Imitating Thasos tetradrachm: SNG Copenhagen 1040; SG-1759; SNG Ashmolean 3689; Le Rider, Thasos 51Thasos, Thrace, (146 - 50 B.C.).
Composition: Silver. Average diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 15.99 grams.

Uneven flan, though an attractive specimen with a bold strike.

Sold Sept 24