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Nomos 4

10 May 2011
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zürich
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Estimate: 1000 CHF
Hammer Price:  26000 CHF
Lot 1136

THESSALY, Larissa. Circa 365-356 BC. Drachm (Silver, 6.17 g 3). ΛΑΡΙΣΑΙΟΝ Bull rushing to right. Rev. Thessalian horseman, Thessalos, wearing petasos, cloak and tunic, galloping to right. Herrmann pl. IV, 17. Lorber 2008, pl. 46, 101. SNG Copenhagen 118. A superb coin of wonderful quality, fresh and sharp. Slightly double struck on the obverse, otherwise , good extremely fine.


This type of Larissa drachm is normally found in no better than very fine condition: the issue must have seen virtually continuous circulation for at least 50 years or so. Thus, the outstandingly fine and unworn state of this coin is quite astounding; the coin must have been buried almost as soon as it was minted.
A note from BCD: An exceptionally sharp strike for this type that usually comes weakly struck and/or off center. Probably one of the best, if not the best known.

Online bidding closes: 10 May 2011, 14:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 20 Apr 2024, 01:09:37 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:26000 CHF

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