ANCIENT COINS, Greek, Thessaly, Larissa (mid to late 4th Century BC), Silver Drachm, head of nymph Larissa facing, slightly inclined to the left, wearing an ampyx, pendant earring and necklace, rev ΛAPIΣ / AIΩN, horse grazing right, trident-head below, 5.99g, 12h (BCD Thessaly 322). Of beautiful style and with a superb iridescent old cabinet tone, reverse slightly off-centre, extremely fine and most attractive.
purchased from J Vinchon, Paris
Estimate: £1200-1500