Thessaly, Larissa. Drachm; Thessaly, Larissa; c. 375-350 BC, Drachm, 6.10g. BCD-176 (same dies), SNG Ashmolean-3866 (same dies), Weber-2833 (same dies). Obv: Thessalos stepping l., naked but for chlamys and petasos flying in the air behind him, holding a band with both hands around the forehead of a bull leaping l. Rx: Bridled horse with trailing rein prancing l., ?APISA above, AI below.This is a beautiful example of this aesthetically desirable type, which is from the same dies as the BCD specimen of the same grade which sold for $5,000 hammer price . EF
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 2'400 USD |
Estimate | 4'000 USD |