383. Larissa.  Circa 370’s-360’s BC. AR Drachm (5.98 gm). Head of the nymph
Larissa  facing slightly  left  / Horse  standing right,  horseman, wearing
kausia and  himation, standing on horse’s  left side; [L]ARISA  in exergue,
ION  to right. Lorber pl.  1, 6 (same dies);  Herrmann group VII, series D,
pl.  VI, 7;  SNG  Copenhagen -;  BMC Thessaly  -;  SNG Ashmolean  3875 var.
(legend).  Toned, near  VF.  Rare legend  variety of  a rare  reverse type.
($400)


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 383.
 
 Lot sold for $320.


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