Thessaly, Cretan Mercenaries (Rhodes), (175-170 B.C.), Pseudo-Rhodian silver drachm, (2.60 g), obv. head of Helios three quarter facing to right, rev. rose with bud on right stalk dividing I W, above EPMIAS. (cf.S.5050, Price 'The Larissa 1968 hoard' (Kraay-Morkholm Essays pp.241-2), Nos. 247-1075 [includes this coin], SNG Finland 793-5). As struck with trace of a light patina, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 99, lot 3361. Previously Sale 94 (lot 4728). With collector's ticket.