Lot 1846

Sale 59 · Important Australian Coins & Banknotes

Description

Thessaly, Larissa, (435-400 B.C.), silver drachm (5.78 grams), obv. naked youth restraining bull to right with dotted border, rev. horse prancing to right, **LAR above **ISAIA* below, all within incuse square. (cf.S.2111, BMC 29, cf.SNG Cop. 99, Hermann Pl.III,1). Slightly off centred on the obverse, attractive colour, very fine, rare variant.

Ex. Superior Galleries, New York auction sale, December 11-12, 1992 (lot 2083 part and illustrated).

Estimate
$400
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$550