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LOT 2918

Thessaly, Pharsalos AE 13mm. Circa 3rd century BC.

Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet / Armoured warrior on horseback to right, wielding flail; ΦAPΣA around. BCD Thessaly II 667.4; HGC 4, 660. Very Fine.(1.60gr, 13mm, 11h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an old UK collection;
From the collection of a London antiquarian.

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LOT 2918

Thessaly, Pharsalos AE 13mm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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