Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 1123. Estimate CHF750. Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011. Sold For CHF6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 460-440 BC. Drachm (Silver, 6.08 g 12). Thessalos, with petasos and cloak over his shoulders, striding left, holding a rushing bull with a band around its horns; to left, branch; on ground line below, plant; in exergue, ΤΟ.
Rev. ΛΑ / Ρ / ΙΣΑΙ (
partially retrograde) Bridled horse, with dangling rein, galloping right; all within incuse square. BMC 17. Herrmann Group III, pl II, 2. Lorber 2008, pl. 42, 42. Traité IV, 659, pl. CCXCVI, 16 (
same dies). An attractive example, nicely toned, but with a slightly rough surface. Nearly extremely fine.
Ex The Numismatic Auction 2, 12 Decmber 1983, 99 ($2250).