HistoricalCoins





                              Research Sold Coins 
                              Search 


                                Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 277. Closing Date: Jan 
                                10, 2005. THESSALY, The Ainianes. Circa 400-344 
                                BC. AR Triobol (2.64 gm, 5h). Estimate $500 Sold 
                                For $850 

                              THESSALY, The Ainianes. Circa 400-344 BC. AR 
                              Triobol (2.64 gm, 5h). Laureate head of Zeus left 
                              / Head of AINIAN-WN, warror (Phemios) preparing to 
                              throw javelin with his right hand, left hand 
                              holding shield and cloak, wearing sword. BMC 
                              Thessaly pg. 10, 1; SNG Copenhagen 1; Dewing 1376 
                              (same dies). Good VF, uneven toning, typical minor 
                              porosity. Rare. ($500)

                              All of the references note the object in the 
                              warrior's left hand as a petasos, but on this 
                              example a boss and grip are plainly visible. In 
                              the context of his stance, it must certainly be a 
                              shield.








                  Copyright © CNG 2002
                  Developed by DataArt 2002

             


Used by permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com