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Nomos 4

10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 750 CHF
Hammer Price:  6000 CHF
Lot 1123

THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 460-440 BC. Drachm (Silver, 6.08 g 12). Thessalos, with petasos and cloak over his shoulders, striding left, holding a rushing bull with a band around its horns; to left, branch; on ground line below, plant; in exergue, ΤΟ. Rev. ΛΑ / Ρ / ΙΣΑΙ (partially retrograde) Bridled horse, with dangling rein, galloping right; all within incuse square. BMC 17. Herrmann Group III, pl II, 2. Lorber 2008, pl. 42, 42. Traité IV, 659, pl. CCXCVI, 16 (same dies). An attractive example, nicely toned, but with a slightly rough surface. Nearly extremely fine.


Ex The Numismatic Auction 2, 12 Decmber 1983, 99 ($2250).

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 03:23:31 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:6000 CHF

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