Horseman / Trikka

Trikka (Thessaly) - Trihemiobol (¼ Drachm)
Thessalian horseman riding left, wearing petasos, chlamys, and chiton, holding long switch with his right hand.
The nymph Trikka seated to right on stool with curved legs, holding mirror with her left hand and small box with her right.

Description

Obverse: Thessalian horseman riding left, wearing petasos, chlamys, and chiton, holding long switch with his right hand.
Reverse: The nymph Trikka seated to right on stool with curved legs, holding mirror with her left hand and small box with her right.

An absolutely stunning depiction of the eponymous nymph of Trikka. One can only wonder what she is doing, perhaps applying makeup in the mirror or admiring her reflection?

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerTrikka
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue425 BC - 400 BC
Weight1.46 g
Diameter13.66 mm
Orientation
↑↑
3h
DenominationTrihemiobol (¼ Drachm)
StandardThessaly - Drachm
ReferencesBCD Thessaly II #783 (var - horseman left); HGC 4 #313 (var - horseman left)

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Austria
Concordia Numismatic, Auction 38 - Lot 17
Jan 16, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current