Methylion Hemidrachm circa 465-460, AR 2.64 g. Forepart of a horse l. Rev. ΜΕ – ΘV Barley grain in opening pod. cf. Heyman 1 (drachm). BCD Thessaly 1, 1200 (this coin).
Extremely rare, the finest of only two specimens known. Light tone. A minor scratch
on obverse and surface somewhat porous, otherwise good very fine
Ex CNG Mail bid 73, 2006 and Nomos 4, 2011, BCD, 1200 sales.
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