Exceptional Larissa


Continental Greece. Thessaly, Larissa. AR Drachm, c. 356-342 BC. Obv. Head of the nymph Larissa facing, slightly left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring and necklace. Rev. ΛΑΡΙΣ/ ΑΙΩΝ Horse right, preparing to roll over. HGC 4 453; Hermann pl. V, 5 var; Lorber, 2008 34 var; BCD Thessaly 1, 1155. 6.03 g. 21.50 mm. Superb coin, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.
Ex Lanz 56, 1991, 119.