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Drachm of Larissa with head of Larissa
Greek
Classical Period
395–370 B.C.
Mint: Thessaly, Larissa
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 5.71 gm.
Credit Line
Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund
Accession Number10.242
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0897.
DescriptionObverse: Female head in front view, slightly to left, with flowing hair.
Reverse: Horse to right grazing with left foreleg bent.
Inscription in Greek above and below.
Reverse: Horse to right grazing with left foreleg bent.
Inscription in Greek above and below.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; June 2, 1910: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren