Two Very Rare Early Thessalian League Hemidrachms

Sale: CNG 81, Lot: 444. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2009.  Sold For $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THESSALY, Thessalian League. Circa 465-460 BC. AR Hemidrachm (2.84 g, 3h). Forepart of horse running right / Grain ear in incuse square. Franke, Geschichte 7; SNG Copenhagen 236 (Pherai). EF, light porosity. Exceptional for type. Very rare.