The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Larissa: Drachm, struck c. 356-342

Obverse: λαρισαιον: bull bounding right

Reverse: Thessalos galloping right, wearing petasos, cloak swept behind

Metal: Aeginetan weight standard; 6.17g/2h

References: BCD Thessaly I, 1136, this coin; Lorber pl. 46, 101; Lockett 1566

Condition: A hint of double strike, otherwise good extremely fine and lightly toned over fresh surfaces; struck from dies of dynamic style £8,000-£12,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Neale Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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BCD Collection, Nomos Auction 4, Zurich, 4 May 2011, lot 1136
Sheikh Al-Thani Collection, Numismatic Ars Classica, Auction 124, Zurich, 23 June 2021, lot 118