Greek Coins. Pharsalus.
Trihemiobol circa 400-350, AR 1.31 g. Helmeted head of Athena Parthenos facing, her head turned slightly l.; above in r. field, Λ. Rev. ΦΑ – ΡΣ -Α Σ partially retrograde Armoured warrior riding prancing horse r., brandishing a flail with two balls at the end of its chain. Lavva 263 var. (O 147/R – unlisted reverse die). BCD Thessaly I, 1293 (this coin).
Rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on a large flan and with a
superb cabinet tone. Surface slightly porous, otherwise bbout extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1293.