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Ancient Greece 410-350 BC Islands off Thrace Thasos Silver Trihemiobol VF-EF (VF30)
Ancient Greece 410-350 BC Islands off Thrace Thasos Silver Trihemiobol VF-EF (VF30)
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Ancient Greece 410-350 BC Islands off Thrace Thasos Silver Trihemiobol VF-EF (VF30)
Thasos is a northern Aegean island with a rich history dating back to early Greek colonization. Settled in the 7th century BC by colonists from Paros, Thasos quickly became prosperous due to its abundant natural resources, particularly gold and silver mines on the island and nearby mainland, as well as timber and wine production. Its wealth allowed it to establish mainland colonies and develop a strong maritime presence.
During the Archaic and Classical periods, Thasos was an important economic power but frequently found itself in conflict with Athens, especially after joining and later revolting from the Delian League in the 5th century BC. Despite periods of independence, it often fell under the influence of larger powers, including Athens, Sparta, and later Macedon under Philip II of Macedon.
Thasos remained significant through the Hellenistic and Roman periods, continuing to benefit from its resources and strategic location in northern Aegean trade networks. It is particularly well known in numismatics for its striking silver coinage, often depicting Dionysian imagery—reflecting the island’s strong association with wine production and the cult of Dionysus, whose son Staphylus, according to Greek Mythology, lived in Thasos.
Obverse: A Satyr running to the right, holding a kylix (a shallow, wide-bodied drinking cup with two horizontal handles and a stem).
Reverse: An amphora (an ancient Greek or Roman ceramix jar, primarily used for storing and transporting wine, olive oil, and grain) with the lettering on either side.
Specifications:
Issuer: Thasos (Thracian Islands)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 0.85 g
Diameter: Approx. 11 mm
Mint: Thasos, Insula Thraciae (modern-day Island of Thasos, Greece)
Thasos is a northern Aegean island with a rich history dating back to early Greek colonization. Settled in the 7th century BC by colonists from Paros, Thasos quickly became prosperous due to its abundant natural resources, particularly gold and silver mines on the island and nearby mainland, as well as timber and wine production. Its wealth allowed it to establish mainland colonies and develop a strong maritime presence.
During the Archaic and Classical periods, Thasos was an important economic power but frequently found itself in conflict with Athens, especially after joining and later revolting from the Delian League in the 5th century BC. Despite periods of independence, it often fell under the influence of larger powers, including Athens, Sparta, and later Macedon under Philip II of Macedon.
Thasos remained significant through the Hellenistic and Roman periods, continuing to benefit from its resources and strategic location in northern Aegean trade networks. It is particularly well known in numismatics for its striking silver coinage, often depicting Dionysian imagery—reflecting the island’s strong association with wine production and the cult of Dionysus, whose son Staphylus, according to Greek Mythology, lived in Thasos.
Obverse: A Satyr running to the right, holding a kylix (a shallow, wide-bodied drinking cup with two horizontal handles and a stem).
Reverse: An amphora (an ancient Greek or Roman ceramix jar, primarily used for storing and transporting wine, olive oil, and grain) with the lettering on either side.
Specifications:
Issuer: Thasos (Thracian Islands)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 0.85 g
Diameter: Approx. 11 mm
Mint: Thasos, Insula Thraciae (modern-day Island of Thasos, Greece)
