Thessaly, Larissa AR Drachm. Circa 420-400 BC. Thessalos, with petasos and cloak over shoulders, holding band around the head of bull charging right / ΛAPIΣA, bridled horse trotting right, with curly tail; all within shallow incuse square. BCD Thessaly I, 1129. 5.90g, 20mm, 12h.
Lightly toned, minor graffiti to rev. Very Fine. Rare.
From the Mark Christenson Collection.
From the Nomos Catalogue: A note from BCD: The reverse die of this very attractive coin is not only rarely encountered but also masterfully engraved." "