Drachm (420 BC - 400 BC) front Drachm (420 BC - 400 BC) back
Drachm (420 BC - 400 BC) photo
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Drachm 420 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 6.12 g -
Description
Issuer
Larissa (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
420 BC - 400 BC
Value
Drachm (1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.12 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#171030
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bridled horse trotting to right, with curly tail; all within shallow incuse square

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΛΑΡΙ
ΣΑ

Comment

Herrmann -; Lorber 2008, pl. 42, 45.

Interesting fact

The Drachm coin from Larissa (Thessaly) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. It was made of silver and weighed around 6.12 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.