THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 365-356 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.01 g, 12 h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring and necklace. Rev. ΛΑΡΙΣ-ΑΙΩΝ Bridled horse standing left, preparing to roll over; below, plant to which the horse's rein is tied. BCD Thessaly II 288. HGC 4, 452. Beautifully toned. The obverse struck slightly off center and with a graffito on the horse's body, otherwise, very fine.
From the Hestia Collection, formed over the past five decades, ex Künker E-Auction 31, 29 October 2014, 69 and previously privately acquired from Goltbeeck Numismatics before 2011 (with original dealer's ticket).
Price realized | 850 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |