Nomos

Auction 28  –  22 May 2023

Nomos, Auction 28

Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Mo, 22.05.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. Stater (Silver, 25 mm, 11.86 g). Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring, and simple necklace; border of dots. Rev. ΛΑΡ -ΙΣ / ΑΙΩΝ Bridled horse trotting to right, with curly tail. BCD Thessaly II 308 ( same obverse die )/307 ( same reverse die ). Very rare with this reverse legend break. Attractive, nicely struck and lustrous. Surfaces somewhat rough, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a European collection, bought privately in 1995.

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Price realized 5'500 CHF
Starting price 2'800 CHF
Estimate 3'500 CHF
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