Ancients
THESSALY. Larissa. Mid to late 4th century BC. AR drachm (20mm, 6.11 gm, 11h). Head of nymph Larissa three-quarter facing left, wearing ampyx, pendent earring, and plain necklace / ΛΑΡΙΣ above, ΑΙΩΝ below; horse right, preparing to roll. BCD Thessaly II 315. Graffito A on reverse. Lovely obverse die with a pair of hypnotic eyes. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, graffito.From The California Collection. Ex Kim Werner Collection (Heritage 3020, Long Beach, 6 September 2012), lot 24942; originally acquired from Harlan J. Berk, 5 February 1990.
Estimate: 1800-2400 USD