Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 1355. Estimate CHF200. Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011. Sold For CHF1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THESSALY, Trikka. Circa 440-400 BC. Obol (Silver, 0.86 g 5). Horse galloping to right.
Rev. ΤΡΙΚ / ΚΑΙΟΝ Athena striding left, wearing helmet, aegis and robes, hurling horizontal spear with her right hand and with shield over her left shoulder; all within incuse square. Cf. Traité IV, 551 (but horse to right). Rare. Somewhat rough surfaces with some minor marks, but with clear and well centered types. Good very fine.