Triton XV, Lot: 630. Estimate $150. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THESSALY, Pharsalos. Mid to late 5th century BC. AR Hemidrachm (14mm, 3.05 g, 10h). Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet and drop earring / Φ-A[P] r. down, horse’s head and neck r., all in an incuse square. Lavva 8 c (this coin). VF, nice old collection toning; reverse slightly off centre.

Ex Hess 253 (8 March 1983), hammer CHF 1600.