Thessaly, Pharsalos Æ Tetrachalkon. 4th century BC. Head of Athena facing slightly to left, wearing triple-crested helmet and with shield at shoulder / [ΦΑΡ]-ΣAΛI[ΩN], armoured Thessalian horseman to right, brandishing flail held in raised right hand, supported by attendant walking to right behind carrying spare flail over shoulder. Lavva 346 (V177/R246); Rogers 506; BCD Thessaly I 1299; HGC 4, 649. 8.19g, 20mm, 6h.
Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 12, 1 November 2014, lot 675.
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