Tessera

Features

Issuer Pherai (Thessaly)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 360 BC - 340 BC
Currency Drachm
Composition Lead
Weight 5.15 g
Diameter 15.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
171258
References BCD Thessaly I# 1305,
Nomos (editor); 10 May 2011. Coins of Thessaly : The BCD Collection (Public auction 4). Nomos, Zürich, Switzerland.
Rogers# 526
Edgar Rogers; 1932. The Copper Coinage of Thessaly. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Head of a bearded Satyr facing, with animal ears

Reverse

Forepart of standing bull to right. To left, double ax

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΦΕ

Mint

Pherae, Thessaly, modern-day Velestino, Greece

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tessera
Nomos AG
Auction 4: BCD Collection of Thessaly
Lot 1305
Internet Archive
10 May 2011 VF USD 3545.29
(CHF 3200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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