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LOT 2916
Thessaly, Larissa AR Drachm. Circa 356-342 BC.
Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to the left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring, and simple necklace / [ΛΑΡΙΣ]-ΑΙΩΝ, horse grazing to right; below, branch. BCD I 1156; BCD II 320; HGC 4, 454. Good Extremely Fine. Attractively toned with traces of blue and gold iridescence around the devices.(6.12gr, 20mm, 6h).
Provenance
From a European collection, acquired prior to 2005;
Ex Nomos AG, Auction 21, 21 November 2020, lot 144 (dealer's ticket included).
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