Experts in Coins & Medals

THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. Drachm (Silver, 20 mm, 6.10 g, 11 h). Head of the nymph Larissa three-quarters facing, turned slightly to left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring and simple torc necklace. Rev. ΛAPI - ΣAIΩN (beginning in the exergue) Horse standing right, preparing to roll over. Cf. BCD II 312 . A beautifully toned coin with a dramatic head of Larissa, rare with this legend variant. Reverse struck slightly off-center, otherwise, extremely fine.

KINGS OF MACEDON. Alexander III 'the Great', 336-323 BC. Drachm (Silver, 18 mm, 4.30 g, 12 h), Sardes, circa 322-319/8. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Zeus seated left on low throne, holding eagle in right hand and scepter in left; to left, monogram of ΠΤΥ above rose. Price 2586. Perfectly centered on a flan with wide borders, and struck on excellent metal. About extremely fine.