Pharsalus
Obol circa 450-430, AR 0.99 g. Head of Athena r., wearing earring and Attic helmet decorated with a snake. Rev. Φ – A – R Head of horse r. Lavva 4 a (this coin but obverse wrongly indicated). BCD Thessaly I, 1279 (this coin). BCD Thessaly II, 627 (these dies).
In exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen known.
Old cabinet tone and about extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1279.
Price realized | 850 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |