Triton XV, Lot: 256. Estimate $250. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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THESSALY, Larissa. Early to mid 4th century BC. AR Drachm (18.5mm, 5.95 g, 6h). Head of the nymph Larissa three-quarter facing r., neckline in open V form; to l.,
part of the circle that was drawn to centrally position the design on the die is visible; all within border of dots / ΛΑΡΙΣ
retrograde in exergue, horse with straight legs feeding r. on solid ground line. Lorber,
Early, 77.5. VF, lightly toned, horse’s tail off flan but a well struck and centred obv. and a rare reverse type with the retrograde legend.