Pherai. Teisiphon. Lot of 2 coins.

Triton XV, Lot: 710. Estimate $100. Sold for $200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Lot of 2 coins.

(710.1) THESSALY, Pherai. Teisiphon. Tyrant, 358-353 BC. Æ Chalkous (14mm, 2.38 g, 10h). Bull forepart r., r. foreleg bent / ΤEIΣIΦONOY from below, l. up and circular, retrograde, forepart of horse r. This legend variant not found in literature consulted. Near VF, dark brownish green patina; obv. a little softly struck; rev. marginally off centre.


(710.2) THESSALY, Pherai. Teisiphon. Tyrant, 358-353 BC. Æ Chalkous (15mm, 2.44 g, 10h). Bull forepart r., beaded truncation, r. foreleg bent / ΤEΣI-[Φ]-ONOY from below, l. and up circular; the missing first I of the legend added under the space between the E and the Σ, forepart of horse r. This legend variant not found in literature consulted. Fine, brown patina with some lighter tan hues; the obv. struck a little softly.

A charming correction by the die cutter of the reverse die who forgot to engrave the third letter of the legend and added it below as an afterthought.