Thessaly, Larissa, Didrachm ca. 356-342 BC

Thessaly. Larissa. Didrachm ca. 356-342 BC. Silver 12.3 g.; 24.9 mm.
Obverse: Head of the nymph Larissa facing, turned three-quarters left, wearing ampyx, single-pendant earring and necklace //
Reverse: Bridled horse prancing right, raising right foreleg high and its left rear leg close to the ground. Reverse caption: ΛAPI - Σ // AIΩN

HGC: 4-409.

Didrachm of remarkable quality, despite the slightly visible old cleaning. Few examples are so well preserved, and moreover adorned with a slight iridescent patina as on the obverse of our coin. On a slightly oval flan, the designs have been very well centred and precisely struck, with only the end of the legend in the exergue partially off-center. The horse is remarkably well detailed, reflecting the engraver's attention in his work to get as close as possible to reality, with the head as a striking element. Alost uncirculated AU 55-58