Drachm (400 BC - 380 BC) front Drachm (400 BC - 380 BC) back
Drachm (400 BC - 380 BC) photo
Obverse © Nomos AG – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Drachm 400 BC - 380 BC

 
Silver 6.04 g -
Description
Issuer
Larissa (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 380 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.04 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#171052
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse with straight legs standing right, feeding on pile of hay

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΛΑΡΙ

Comment

Lorber, 1992 41.2; Lorber, Early O14/R2.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Larissa (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. It was made of silver and weighed around 6.04 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important medium of exchange during that time, and it features an image of a horse on its obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in ancient Greek culture.