THESSALY. Larissa. AR Drachm (5.99 gms), ca. 365-356 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
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 always popular type, this alluring Drachm provides a well centered and bold strike along with steely color throughout. Still quite lustrous on the reverse, and altogether charming.
Estimate: $600 - $900