THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 400-370 B.C. AR drachm. 5.99 gm. 19 mm. Obverse die signed by Simo-. Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly right, wearing necklace and with band in her hair; ΣΙΜΟ above / Horse grazing right; ΛΑΡI above (Ρ retrograde). Lorber, Early 1.1. L-S Group 3, Head Type 8, dies O19/R1. BCD Thessaly II 191 (same dies). HGC 4, 430. Very Fine; lightly toned with golden iridescence in the devices; struck from worn dies; hairline cleaning marks on reverse. Lovely portrait of fine style. Very rare signed die.

Ex CNG eAuction 229 (10 March 2010) lot 94.