Lot 3270

Sale 73 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Thessaly, Pharsalus, (400-344 B.C.), silver triobol, (2.922 grams), obv. Athena head to right in close fitting helmet, rev. horse's head to right in incuse square, traces of legend, (S.2192 [£175], cf.BMC 17); Peloponnesos, Achaean League, Patrae mint, (c.160-150 B.C,), silver hemidrachm, (2.302 grams), obv. Zeus head right, rev. AX monogram, EY, A PA around within wreath, (S.2976, Clerk 70). Fine - very fine both scarce. (2)

The second coin ex Diakofto Hoard, found 1968 on coast 20 km. east of Aegium.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$90