Description: Thessaly, Pelinna, 400 - 344 BC. Veiled head of Mantho right / Horseman riding right, holding couched lance, monogram below.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 5,36 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: BCD Thessaly 1229; Rogers 433

Commentary: rare; olive-grey patina, good centering, sharp details

History: After the mid 4th century BC representations of Thessalian cavalrymen show helmeted and armoured riders, compared with earlier depictions wearing petasos (sun-hat).

Article Number: 025-02-05-41652