★ From the BCD Collection ★

Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Tetrassarion Thessaly, Thessalian League, Megalokles magistrate, circa 4-14, Æ 31 mm, 18.97 g. [Σ]ΕΒΑΣΤ[ΟΣ] [ΘΕΣ]ΣΑΛΩΝ Laureate head r. Rev. [ΜΕΓΑ]ΛΟΚΛΕ[...] Laurel wreath. Burrer 60. RPC Suppl. 1426A. BCD Thessaly 1397 (this coin).
Very rare and possibly the finest specimen known. Olive green patina with some red spots.
An insignificant area of weakness on obverse, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1397.