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LOT 2917

Thessaly, Pharsalos AE 20mm. Circa 3rd century BC.

Helmeted head of Athena facing slightly to left, spear and shield at shoulders / [Φ-ΑΡ]-ΣAΛIΩ, Thessalian cavalryman, holding flail, on horse rearing to right; footman advancing to right on left, holding mace. Lavva 341-5 var. (V176/R- [unlisted rev. die]); cf. Rogers 505; BCD Thessaly II 674.7 (same obv. die); HGC 4, 646. Very Fine.(5.96gr, 20mm, 9h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

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LOT 2917

Thessaly, Pharsalos AE 20mm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £29

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