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| Thessaly. Thessalian League. Phere... and Isag..., magistrates Æ14 |
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Attribution: BCD Thessaly 912.6; Rogers- (Hybrid of Rogers 40 (IΣAΓ) and 41 (ΦEPE)) - The same two magistrates appear individually on these published issues
Date: Late 2nd-mid 1st centuries BC
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right
Reverse: ΘEΣΣA / ΛΩN, Athena Itonia striding right, holding shield, hurling spear; ΦE - IΣA above spear, grain ear in outer right field
Size: 14.34mm
Weight: 4.37 grams
Rarity:  9
Description: VF. Rare. Possibly the second known example. Here is an interesting theory published as part of the description for Triton XV - BCD Thessaly (3 January 2012), lot 912.6: This is an unusual coin, that has the initial letters of two magistrates’ names above the spear. Both of these magistrates are known individually for this type with the grain ear symbol. It is uncertain whether both names are intentionally placed here to indicate the coin issue has two magistrates, or whether it is an error on the part of the engraver. As it is unusual to find two names above the spear, rather than one with a second name elsewhere on the die, it is tempting to think this is more likely an error. At the same time, the dies of this small denomination do not allow much room for a second name, such that it may only be possible to place both on the die if they are located above the spear.
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