Larissa / Horseman

Larissa (Thessaly) - Trihemiobol (¼ Drachm)
Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring, and simple necklace; within border of dots.
Thessalian cavalryman, wearing petasos and chlamys and holding staff, riding cantering horse to right.

Description

Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring, and simple necklace; within border of dots.
Reverse: Thessalian cavalryman, wearing petasos and chlamys and holding staff, riding cantering horse to right.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerLarissa
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue344 BC - 337 BC
Weight0.8 g
Diameter11.3 mm
Orientation
↑↑
9h
Denomination1 Trihemiobol
StandardThessaly - Drachm
ReferencesBCD Thessaly I #1162; SNG Copenhagen #134

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
GermanyAphrodite Art Coins, Auction 30 - Lot 227Feb 2, 2025
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent