THRACE. Islands off Thrace. Thasos. AR Stater, ca. 500-480 B.C. NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-6, 331; Le Rider-2. Obverse: Ithyphallic satyr advancing right, carrying off protesting nymph; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square. Pleasantly toned and retaining great detail, this alluring, tactile specimen offers solid appeal and features a more archaic rendition of the popular style.