Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 126 17 Nov 2021
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Thessalian League.
Hemidrachm circa 470-460, AR 2.81 g. Forepart of prancing horse r., emerging from rocks; on horse's flank, traces of a brand mark (possibly Λ). Rev. ΦΕΘΑ retrograde Head of bearded Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; all within incuse square. Traité IV 603 and pl. CCXCIV 5. BCD Thessaly 1, 1006 (this coin).
Extremely rare and among the finest specimens known.
Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1006.
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Hemidrachm circa 470-460, AR 2.81 g. Forepart of prancing horse r., emerging from rocks; on horse's flank, traces of a brand mark (possibly Λ). Rev. ΦΕΘΑ retrograde Head of bearded Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress; all within incuse square. Traité IV 603 and pl. CCXCIV 5. BCD Thessaly 1, 1006 (this coin).
Extremely rare and among the finest specimens known.
Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1006.
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