Pherae
Obol late IV century BC, AR 0.84 g. Head of Ennodia r., wearing earrings and necklace; in r. field, torch. Rev. ΦΕΡΑΙΩΝ Head of mastiff r. Demetriadi 3 and pl. 6, 3 (this coin illustrated). BCD Thessaly I, 1318 (this coin). BCD Thessaly II, 693.
Extremely rare and undoubtedly the finest specimen known. A coin of exquisite style
and the work of a very talented master engraver. Superb old cabinet tone,
surface slightly porous, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 4, 2011, BCD, 1318.
Price realized | 18'000 CHF |
Starting price | 6'000 CHF |
Estimate | 7'500 CHF |