© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Drachm 420 BC - 350 BC
| Silver | 5.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse galloping right.
Script: Greek
Comment
Herrmann pl. IV, 4; Lorber 2008, pl. 43, 61; Traité IV, 692, pl. CCXCVIII, 1.
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 5.25 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. The coin features an image of a horse on one side and a helmeted warrior on the other, symbolizing the strength and power of the city-state of Larissa. Despite being over 2,000 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
