Lot 5
Thessaly, Larissa (c. 356‑342 BC) AR Stater, 11.90g.

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£4,800
Description
Thessaly, Larissa (c. 356‑342 BC) AR Stater, 11.90g. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, earring and necklace. Rev. ΛAPI‑Σ / AIΩN, bridled horse right. (C. Lorber, ‘Thessalian Hoards and the Coinage of Larissa’, AJN 20, 2008, pl. 46, 112; C. Lorber, ‘A Hoard of Facing Head Larissa Drachms’, SNR 79, 2000, phase L‑III, 64‑6; SNG Berry 541 (these dies); cf. BCD Thessaly, lot 1160; Boston 895; Gulbenkian 474). About Extremely Fine. A portrait of very attractive style.
Footnote
Ex. Prospero Collection, The New York Sale XXVII (04/01/2012), lot #331;
Ex. Spink Numismatic Circular LXXXIX (June 1981), 4469.

