Thessaly, Pharsalos, Drachm late 5th - mid 4th century BC

Thessaly. Pharsalos. Late 5th-mid 4th century BC. Epi-, magistrate. AR Drachm, 6.06 gr., 17.8 mm.
Obverse: helmeted head of Athena, decorated with griffin on bowl, to the right; in left field: E //
Reverse: Φ Α Ρ Σ (partially retrograde); warrior on horseback to the right, wearing Boiotian helmet, chiton and chlamys, brandishing lagobolon above his head; below: EΠI.

Lavva 163 var. (V76/R96 - before initials engraved on reverse die). BCD Thessaly II 651 var. (these dies before initials engraved on reverse die).

An extremely rare variety. Old cabinet tone. Choice very fine