GS84620. Silver drachm, Lorber Thessalian 50, SNG Cop 110, BCD Thessaly I 1128, BCD Thessaly II 173 -174, HGC 4 420 (S), gVF, attractive classical style, toned, deposits, light marks, obverse slightly off center, Larissa mint, weight 6.175g, maximum diameter 19.0mm, die axis 225
o, c. 450/440 - 420 B.C.; obverse hero Thessalos restraining bull, both left, holding band around its head, nude but for billowing chlamys tied around his neck, petasos tied around neck flying behind; reverse bridled horse rearing right, trailing rein, ΛAPI/ΣAIA in two lines above and below, all within shallow incuse square; ex CNG e-auction 386 (9 Nov 2016), lot 112; ex BCD Collection with his tag noting, "Ex Sotheby's New York, 9 Dec. 93, part of lot 323, the lot of 6 pieces for $1500 +10%, This piece cost $350.-";
scarce;
SOLD