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Nomos 21

21 November 2020
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 1750 CHF
Hammer Price:  2000 CHF
Lot 145

THESSALY. Pharsalos. Late 5th-mid 4th century BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 5.97 g, 9 h), signed by the engraver Telephantos, with his initials on the obverse and on the reverse, and with those of his ‘pupil’ Ip...on the obverse. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet with raised cheek pieces; in tiny letters behind neck, ΤΗ and ΙΠ. Rev. Φ-Α / Ρ-Σ (last two letters retrograde) Thessalian cavalryman riding horse prancing to right, wearing petasos, chlamys and chiton, and holding a lagobolon over his right shoulder; in exergue, Τ. Lavva 86 (O43/R51). Sharply struck and attractively toned, with unusually clear details. Minor marks and a tiny cut on the reverse edge, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, acquired prior to 2005.

Online bidding closes: 21 Nov 2020, 11:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 03:06:26 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2000 CHF

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