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141, Lot: 57. Estimate $100.
Sold for $86. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

THESSALY, Thessalian League. Circa 196-146 BC. AR Stater (21mm, 6.48 g). Kephalos and Themist..., magistrates. Head of Zeus right, wearing oak wreath / Athena Itonia advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield. McClean 4805. VF.



This denomination has traditionally been called a "double victoriatus." We are grateful to Yiannis Stoyas for informing us that the correct term is "stater," as attested to in a number of inscriptions from the time.