Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.85 g), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind PTOLEMAIOU, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides QESSA LWN, above across A RIS, either side of figure TO L/KH/S, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4843, cf.SNG Cop. 292), Good very fine or better, bright well centred, a rare variant. Provenance - Ex Terry Naughton Collection, previously Noble Numismatics Sale 76 (lot 3259) and from CNG January 22, 1998.
Estimate: 200 AUD