Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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THESSALY. Larissa. AR Drachm (6.07 gms), ca. 369-360 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing.
HGC-4, 430; BCD Thessaly-II, 281-2; SNG Lockett-1581 (this coin). Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx; Reverse: Horse standing right, preparing to roll. Very lightly circulated, this piece has only the lightest hint of rub on the well struck surfaces. A bit of smoothing is noted, though this well pedigreed example retains a charm and attractiveness.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-4, 430; BCD Thessaly-II, 281-2; SNG Lockett-1581 (this coin). Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx; Reverse: Horse standing right, preparing to roll. Very lightly circulated, this piece has only the lightest hint of rub on the well struck surfaces. A bit of smoothing is noted, though this well pedigreed example retains a charm and attractiveness.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Richard Cyril Lockett Collection (Glendining - 2/1958) Lot # 1444.
Ex: Naville VI (1/1924) Lot # 923.
Ex: J. Hirsch XXV (11/1909) Lot # 639.
Estimate: $400 - $600