© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm 479 BC - 460 BC
| Silver | 5.50 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 479 BC - 460 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.50 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clockwise around from upper left within incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑR ΙΣ ΑΙ ΟΝ
Comment
Unpublished in the standard references, but cf. HGC 4, 395, 402, and 406 for fractions of this issue.
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 5.50 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.
