THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 400-370 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 6.18 g, 9h). Obverse die signed by Geu–.

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Lot: 131. Estimated: $ 300

Greek, Silver

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THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 400-370 BC. AR Drachm (18mm, 6.18 g, 9h). Obverse die signed by Geu–. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, wearing ampyx [inscribed ΓEY], earring, garment clasp on her right shoulder, and necklace; [tiny IA above head] / Horse standing right, trailing rein, preparing to lie down; AI below belly. L-S Group 3, Head Type 14, dies O31/R2, a = Lorber, Early 17.2(a) (this coin); BCD Thessaly II 205 (same obv. die); HGC 4, 434. Toned, scattered marks, slight die rust on obverse. VF. Rare.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 445 (5 June 2019), lot 76; BCD Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 311, 25 September 2013), lot 120; Athena Fund (Part III, Sotheby’s, 9 December 1993), lot 123 (part of); NFA inventory 4705; 1989 Unknown Findspot Hoard (CH IX, 65).


Closing Date and Time: 24 March 2021 at 10:43:20 ET.

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