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Drachm 420 BC - 400 BC
| Silver | 6.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 420 BC - 400 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridled horse prancing to right, with loose rein
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙ ΣΑΙ Α
Comment
Herrmann pl. IV, 10; Lorber 2008, pl. 43, 65; Traité IV 695, pl. CCXCVIII, 5.
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 6.07 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 2,500 years old, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.
