Larissa / Mare & Foal

Larissa (Thessaly) - Drachm
Wreathed head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, simple necklace, and triple-pendant earring.
Mare with foal standing right. [ΣΑΙΩΝ above / ΛΑΡΙ in exergue]

Description

Obverse: Wreathed head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, simple necklace, and triple-pendant earring.
Reverse: Mare with foal standing right. [ΣΑΙΩΝ above / ΛΑΡΙ in exergue]

In my opinion the obverse die of this Larissa is by far one of the best ones and perhaps even comparable to Kimon's facing head Arethusa. Definitely one of my most beautiful coins.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerLarissa
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue390 BC - 360 BC
Weight6 g
Diameter18.5 mm
Orientation
↑↑
3h
Denomination1 Drachm
StandardThessaly - Drachm
ReferencesLorber SMR #L-S Series 6 (Type C, dies O22/R?); BCD Thessaly I #1153 (var); BCD Thessaly II #295 (var, grain ears in hair of Larissa); HGC 4 #444

Numista Reference

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
GermanyNumisfitz Gmbh, Auction 5 - Lot 1024Feb 9, 2025
United StatesLelouch CollectionCurrent