Greek Coins. Pharsalus.
Drachm late 5th-mid 4th century BC signed by the engravers TH(elephantos) and MI... on the obverse, AR 6.00 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with Scylla and pearl necklace; behind neck-guard, ΤH / MI. Rev. [Φ]A – P[Σ] Thessalian cavalryman on prancing horse r., wearing petasus, chiton and fluttering chlamys and holding a lagobolon over his r. shoulder. Lavva 156. BCD Thessaly 1428.10 (this coin).
Scarce. Wonderful old cabinet tone, a minor scratch on
cheek, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex SBV 38, 1995, 141 and Nomos 4, 2011, BCD 1428/10 (part of) sales.