Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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THESSALY. Larissa. AR Drachm (6.09 gms), ca. 365-356 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-4, 454; BCD Thessaly II-315-6. Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx; Reverse: Horse standing right, preparing to roll. An ever-popular type, this alluring facing head issue presents a well centered strike on the obverse, all on nicely toned flan of good metal. Despite not receiving the "fine style" designation, this piece clearly offers such a look and feel.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
HGC-4, 454; BCD Thessaly II-315-6. Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx; Reverse: Horse standing right, preparing to roll. An ever-popular type, this alluring facing head issue presents a well centered strike on the obverse, all on nicely toned flan of good metal. Despite not receiving the "fine style" designation, this piece clearly offers such a look and feel.
Estimate: $800 - $1200