Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 138 18-19 May 2023
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Drachm magistrate Epi- late V-mid IV century BC, AR 6.06 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., decorated with griffin on bowl; in l. field, E. Rev. . Φ – Α / Ρ – Σ partially retrograde Warrior on horseback r., wearing petasus, holding mace over shoulder; below, EΠI. Lavva 163 var. (V76/R96 - before initials engraved on reverse die). BCD Thessaly II 651 var. (these dies and before initials engraved on reverse die).
An extremely rare variety. Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex Spink sale 331, 2017, 42. From the David Freedman collection.
Drachm magistrate Epi- late V-mid IV century BC, AR 6.06 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., decorated with griffin on bowl; in l. field, E. Rev. . Φ – Α / Ρ – Σ partially retrograde Warrior on horseback r., wearing petasus, holding mace over shoulder; below, EΠI. Lavva 163 var. (V76/R96 - before initials engraved on reverse die). BCD Thessaly II 651 var. (these dies and before initials engraved on reverse die).
An extremely rare variety. Old cabinet tone and good very fine
Ex Spink sale 331, 2017, 42. From the David Freedman collection.