Pharsalus
Drachm signed by the artist TH circa 420-350, AR 5.93 g. Head of Athena r., wearing crested Thessalian helmet; TH, behind neck-guard. Rev. Φ – Α / Ρ – Σ Cloaked warrior on horseback r., wearing petasus, holding mace over shoulder; in exergue, TH. Lavva 82 (V42/R47). SNG Lockett 1604 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 3920 (these dies). BCD Thessaly I, 1284 (this reverse die). BCD Thessaly II, 638 (these dies).
A finely detailed reverse composition of fine style. Wonderful
iridescent tone and extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex CNG mail bid 73, 2006, 196 and NAC 59, 2011, 587 sales.
Price realized | 10'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'800 CHF |
Estimate | 6'000 CHF |