ELECTROTYPES, THESSALY. Ainianes. Circa 350s-340s BC. Electrotype “AR Hemidrachm” (18mm, 3.50 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). As made (including original hole for suspension).

Electronic Auction 551
Lot: 858.

Electrotypes & Reproductions, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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ELECTROTYPES, THESSALY. Ainianes. Circa 350s-340s BC. Electrotype “AR Hemidrachm” (18mm, 3.50 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype by Robert Ready (R R on edge). Laureate head of Zeus right / The hero Phemios standing right, holding petasos and drapery, preparing to hurl javelin. Head, Guide –; GPCG –; cf. BCD Thessaly II 30 (for type). Toned. As made (including original hole for suspension).

Ex Mercury Group Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 502, 20 October 2021), lot 822; Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 1472 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 14:45:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.