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Historical Context: This coin was minted in LARISSA, THESSALY during the 4th Century BC. Thessaly was located in Central Greece on the western shore of the Aegaen Sea. It was a vast plain, surrounded by mountains with a river, River Peneios, running through it. Thessaly was famed in its day for its fine horses and horseman. Thus, the coinage of Thessaly was often included an equestrian motif.
Obv: Nymph Larissa, 3/4s Facing
Rev: Horseman Holding Spear
Diameter: 21mm across (about the diameter of a US Nickel)
Condition: about Very Fine
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