The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Larissa: Didrachm, struck c. 350-300

Obverse: head of nymph canted slightly left, radial flowing hair bound by ampyx, wearing drop earring and plain necklace

Reverse: λαρι-σαιων: bridled horse prancing right

Metal: silver; Aeginetan weight standard; 12.23g/12h

References: Woodward 156, this coin; BCD II, 304; Ashmolean –

Condition: Good very fine, well centred and with iridescent toning, light deposits on reverse; the portrait pleasing and struck in high relief £2,000-£2,600

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

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Constantinides Collection
W.H. Woodward Collection
Bt Spink, March 1942