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Greek Coinages, Larissa: Drachm, struck c. 360-50, at the outbreak of Third Sacred War
Obverse: head of nymph canted slightly left with dreamy expression, radial flowing hair bound by ampyx, wearing drop earring and plain cord necklace
Reverse: λαρι-σαιων: horse right, preparing to lie down
Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 6.04g/12h
References: Lorber 21.1b, this coin; BCD II, 312; Ashmolean 3883
Condition: Good very fine, grey tone with iridescence in the fields £400-£500
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.
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Collection
British Museum Collection, Ars Classica Auction V, Lucerne, 18 June 1923, lot 1747
SNC January 1943 (17523)
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