Central Greece, Thessaly, Pherae (c. 475 BC), Silver Drachm, 5.61 gms., die axis 90°, naked youth, except for hat tied behind neck, clubbing unruly bull right, rev. /K(PH)RAI/k around horse prancing right, water pouring from lion's head fountain behind, all within incuse square (Boston 926; ACGC 376), edge split at 9 o'clock (obverse), otherwise choice very fine and rare

Central Greece, Thessaly, Pherae (c. 475 BC), Silver Drachm, 5.61 gms., die axis 90°, naked youth, except for hat tied behind neck, clubbing unruly bull right, rev. /K(PH)RAI/k around horse prancing right, water pouring from lion's head fountain behind, all within incuse square (Boston 926; ACGC 376), edge split at 9 o'clock (obverse), otherwise choice very fine and rare

Details

Central Greece, Thessaly, Pherae (c. 475 BC), Silver Drachm, 5.61 gms., die axis 90°, naked youth, except for hat tied behind neck, clubbing unruly bull right, rev. /K(PH)RAI/k around horse prancing right, water pouring from lion's head fountain behind, all within incuse square (Boston 926; ACGC 376), edge split at 9 o'clock (obverse), otherwise choice very fine and rare

Provenance

Purchased from M&M in 1948 for $82.80