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Nomos 4

10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 1000 CHF
Hammer Price:  10000 CHF
Lot 1134

THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 370-360 BC, or slightly later. Drachm (Silver, 6.17 g 11). Head of the nymph Larissa to left, wearing triple-pendent earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΛΑΡΙ - ΣΑΙ - ΩΝ Bridled horse trotting to right, his tail curled. Herrmann Group V, pl. IV, 16 var. Lorber 2008, pl. 45, 100. Very rare. An attractive, clear example, but with a minor die break on the obverse and a slightly double-struck reverse. Nearly extremely fine.


A note from BCD: A rare - probably known from just this specimen - and attractive obverse die with a majestic portrait of the nymph. The die break just starting above the hair is an indication of its very short life, hence its rarity.

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 11:09:13 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:10000 CHF

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