Larissa
Didrachm circa 356-342, AR 12.25 g. Head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters l., wearing ampyx, earring and necklace. Rev. ΛAPI – Σ / [A]IΩ[N] Bridled horse advancing r., r. foreleg raised. Jameson 1092. Lorber-Shahar type 2, series A, Dies O2/R3b (this coin). SNG Copenhagen 119. SNG Lockett 1571. BCD Thessaly I, 1159 (this coin). BCD Thessaly II, 306.
A splendid specimen of this desirable coin. Exceptionally well struck on excellent
metal and with a lovely light iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Triton VII, 2004, 187 and Nomos 4, 2011, BCD, 1159 sales.
Price realized | 11'000 CHF |
Starting price | 8'000 CHF |
Estimate | 10'000 CHF |