Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 126 17 Nov 2021
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Drachm circa 460-440, AR 6.08 g. Thessalos, with petasus, advancing r., holding a band in both his hands around the head of a bull running r. Rev. Φ – Ε – R – Α Bridled horse trotting l.; in r. field, lion's head fountain spout with water pouring from its jaws. All within incuse square. BMC 2 (these dies, but inscription misread). BCD Thessaly 1, 1301 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly one of the finest
drachms of Pherai known. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Hess 253, 1983, 165 and Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1301 sales.
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Drachm circa 460-440, AR 6.08 g. Thessalos, with petasus, advancing r., holding a band in both his hands around the head of a bull running r. Rev. Φ – Ε – R – Α Bridled horse trotting l.; in r. field, lion's head fountain spout with water pouring from its jaws. All within incuse square. BMC 2 (these dies, but inscription misread). BCD Thessaly 1, 1301 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly one of the finest
drachms of Pherai known. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine
Ex Hess 253, 1983, 165 and Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1301 sales.
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