Lot 5244

Sale 95 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The Robb Family Collection

Description

Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.73 grams), Larissa mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind traces of **PTOLEMAIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **A RIS*, either side of figure **T O/KL H/S*, (cf.S.2232, BMC -, McClean 4831, cf.SNG Cop. 292). Bright from cleaning, nearly extremely fine, well centred, and rare.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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