Thasos Tetradrachm 390-380 B.C.

Description Thasos, Circa 390-380 BC.  The island was important in the wine trade and also controlled rich silver mines on the mainland. Obverse:  Bearded head of Dionysos left, wreathed with ivy leaves. Reverse:  ΘAΣ-IOY, Herakles kneeling right in archer’s stance, drawing bow; caduceus before. Diameter: 26 mm Material: Silver-plated Made by us in the USA Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.