Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 124 23 Jun 2021
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Pharsalus.
Hemidrachm mid 5th century BC, AR 2.98 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Attic helmet, bowl adorned with three coiled serpents, and earring. Rev. Φ – ΑR Horse's head r.; all within incuse square. Lavva 3. BCD Thessaly 1, 1277 (this coin). Light old cabinet tone, surface slightly porous, otherwise extremely fine Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1277.