Lot 2230
Sale 140 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Thessaly, Thessalian League, (196-146 B.C.), silver stater or double victoriatus, (5.85 g), Larissa Mint, obv. head of Zeus to right, crowned with oak leaves, behind **PTOLEMAIOU*, rev. Athena Itonia advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield, on sides **QESSA LWN*, above across **A RIS*, either side of figure **TO L/KH/S*, (cf.S.2232, McClean 4843, cf.SNG Cop. 292). Good very fine or better, bright well centred, a rare variant.
Ex Anthony (Tony) Taylor Collection.^Noble Numismatics Sale 114, lot 4110. Previously Terry Naughton Collection, previously Noble Numismatics Sale 76 (lot 3259) and from CNG January 22, 1998.
- Estimate
- $300
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $360