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Drachm: Head of Larissa (Nymph) (obverse); Horse (reverse)

c. 375–320 BCE

Greek, minted at Larissa

(Thessalia)
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Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
Weight: 6.156 g (0.22 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Wade 1916.988
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Not on view
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A silver drachm coin depicts two sides. The obverse features the nymph Larissa facing slightly right, her thick, wavy hair framing a rounded face with large eyes and closed lips. The reverse depicts a horse standing on a horizontal line with its head lowered. Ancient Greek text, reading "ΣΑΙΩΝ" arched above and "ΛΑΡΙ" below, surrounds the animal.

Drachm: Head of Larissa (Nymph) (obverse); Horse (reverse)

c. 375–320 BCE

Greek, minted at Larissa (Thessalia)

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