Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4503 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $800
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THESSALY, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (370-360's B.C.), silver drachm, (6.22 g), obv. facing head of nymph Larissa three-quarter to left, rev. horse and foal standing to right, above **SAIWN*, in exergue **LARI*, (S.2122, SNG Cop. 124, BMC 64 [p.30], Herrmann Group VIIC, Pl.VI, 4-6 [similar dies], Lorber [SNR 2000] No.7-16 [Pl.I, similar dies], BCD [Triton XV] lot 295 [similar dies and realised $2750 +15% US). Attractive bright tone, extremely fine with original mint bloom and very rare, and a charming reverse type.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 103, lot 3477. Also the Alan Jordan Collection and purchased from Noble Numismatics Sale 69 (lot 1773) with tickets.
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Lot 4501
THESSALY, Larissa, (400-360 B.C.), silver drachm (5.75 g), obv. naked youth restraining bull to left ...
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Lot 4502
THESSALY, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (365-356 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.86 g), obv. facing head of ...
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THESSALY, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (370-360's B.C.), silver drachm, (6.22 g), obv. facing head of ...
Estimate $800
Lot 4504
THESSALY, Larissa (under Macedonian domination), (350-325 B.C.), silver drachm, (5.79 g), obv, facing head three-quarter ...
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Lot 4505
THESSALY, Larissa, silver drachm, 400-350 B.C., (5.99 g), BCD dates early - mid 4th century, ...
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