Drachm Oloosson mint

Features

Issuer Perrhaiboi (Thessaly)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 440 BC
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 6.44 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, incuse
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
181421
References McClean# 4660
Sidney W. Grose; 1923. Fitzwilliam Museum / Volume 1. Western Europe, Magna Graecia, Sicily : Catalogue of the McClean Collection of Greek Coins. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

The Hero Thessalos, wearing long cloak and petasos, hanging behind him from a cord around his neck, struggling to left with a bull, which is attempting to escape. The Hero is grasping the bull around its neck and holds a short club in his right hand

Reverse

Bridled horse galloping to right, with its reins trailing behind. all within incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΕ

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