THRACE. Islands off Thrace. Thasos. AR Tetradrachm (16.83 gms), "Imitative series", ca. 90-75 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-6, 359; Le Rider-52. Obverse: Wreathed head of young Dionysos right; Reverse: Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club and with lion skin draped over left arm; monogram to inner left. Tremendous overall quality for an imitative issue, this dazzling specimen sports an alluring cabinet tone with excellent detail clearly defined on both obverse and reverse. Augmenting its appeal that much more are some glints of brilliance emanating from the protected areas.
