★ Achilles the Thessalian ★

THESSALY. Koinon of Thessaly . Pseudo-autonomous issue. Hemiassarion (Bronze, 17 mm, 2.36 g, 6 h), Nikomachos, magistrate, circa 123-125. ΑΧΙΛΛΕYΣ Head of Achilles to right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Pegasos. Rev. ΝΙΚΟΜΑΧΟΥ Horse walking right; below, monogram. BCD Thessaly I 1410 ( same dies ). Burrer 152. Rare and interesting. Very fine.

From the old stock of a Swiss Numismatist, acquired before 2005.