363, Lot: 272. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THESSALY, Koinon of Thessaly. Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Æ Diassarion (22mm, 5.06 g, 6h). IOV OV Μ[ΑΞΙMOC], bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [ΚΟΙΝΟN Θ] Є CCΑ[Λ]ΩN, warrior advancing right, holding shield and transverse spear. Burrer, MA-G 45; Rogers 120 var. (obv. legend); BCD Thessaly I –; BCD Thessaly II 986.1-2 var. (same). Fine, glossy dark green-brown patina. Rare.

From the BCD Collection. Ex Sotheby’s (28 September 1973), lot 18 (part).