Obverse © Nomos AG – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Obverse © Nomos AG – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Simos 400 BC - 380 BC
| Silver | 5.93 g |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 380 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.93 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse with straight legs feeding to right; below, in tiny letters, ΣΙΜΟ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΛΑΡΙ
ΣΙΜΟ
Comment
Lorber 1992 43 (reverse) / 44 (obverse); Lorber, Early O59/R2.
Interesting fact
The Drachm - Simos coin from Larissa (Thessaly) is notable for its unique design, which features a helmeted head of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front side), and a horse's head on the reverse (back side). This design was a common motif in ancient Greek coinage, as Athena was often associated with wisdom, warfare, and horses. The use of a horse's head on the reverse may have been intended to symbolize strength, speed, and fertility, which were all qualities highly valued in ancient Greek culture.
