THESSALY. Larissa. AR Drachm (6.00 gms), ca. 365-356 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.BCD Thessaly II-315-6; HGC-4, 454. Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, with hair in ampyx; Reverse: ΛΑΡΙΣ / AIΩN, horse standing right, preparing to roll. A brilliant and flashy example offering quality seldom encountered, this impressive piece features an alluring rendition of Larissa. Some minor off centering on the obverse prevents an even more elite strike designation, though it does not affect the stunning portrait.
