Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 1077. Estimate CHF250. Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011. Sold For CHF1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THESSALY, Krannon. Circa 479-465 BC. Obol (Silver, 0.87 g 3). ΧΑ-Ν Facing bull’s head, restrained by the half-length figure of a Hero (Thessalos), in profile to left, who holds the neck of the bull with his right hand and his left horn with his left.
Rev. ΚRΑ (
retrograde) Head of bridled horse to left; all within incuse square. Liampi, 1996, V2/R-. Rare. Slightly rough surfaces. Very fine.