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NYINC Signature Sale 3037 Sess. 2-4 5 January 2015
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THESSALY. Larissa. Ca. 460-420 BC. AR drachm (21mm, 6.22 gm, 12h). Aeginetic standard. The hero Thessalos, nude but for petasos, hanging from neck, and himation flying behind, grasping head of bull leaping right / ΛA-PIΣAI, bridled horse leaping right, trailing reins. Lorber, Thessalian, pl. 42, 46 (same dies). Herrmann Group IIIF, pl. III, 2. A superb rendering by a masterful engraver, displaying the full vigor of the struggle between man and beast! Well struck, with gorgeous old cabinet toning. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light scratches.From The California Collection.
Estimate: 2000-2800 USD
THESSALY. Larissa. Ca. 460-420 BC. AR drachm (21mm, 6.22 gm, 12h). Aeginetic standard. The hero Thessalos, nude but for petasos, hanging from neck, and himation flying behind, grasping head of bull leaping right / ΛA-PIΣAI, bridled horse leaping right, trailing reins. Lorber, Thessalian, pl. 42, 46 (same dies). Herrmann Group IIIF, pl. III, 2. A superb rendering by a masterful engraver, displaying the full vigor of the struggle between man and beast! Well struck, with gorgeous old cabinet toning. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light scratches.From The California Collection.
Estimate: 2000-2800 USD