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Nomos 4

10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 300 CHF
Hammer Price:  3000 CHF
Lot 1114

THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 460-440 BC. Obol (Silver, 0.87 g 10). Ο - Ϟ Horse trotting to right. Rev. ΛΑRΙϞ Α (retrograde The nymph Larissa, standing facing, holding her veil with her upraised hands; at her feet to right, hydria. Herrmann F/G IIIβ IV. Traité IV, 684, pl. CCXCVII, 17. Rare. Nicely toned. Surfaces slightly rough, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.


The fractional silver coinage of 5th century Larissa is remarkable for the many different depictions of the city-nymph it bears. Die cutters seem to have had the freedom to show her running, playing, and, even, beautifying herself: here she seems to be doing her hair, using a mirror as an aid.

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 05:29:19 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3000 CHF

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