Catalogo
| Emittente | Larissa - Ptolemais |
|---|---|
| Anno | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | Tetrobol (⅔) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 2.03 g |
| Diametro | 12.0 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | Head of female right, hair in sakkos |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Amphora within incuse square |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | ΛΑΡ ΙΣ ΙΑ |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (400 BC - 300 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7950643090 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: The tetrobol of Larissa - Ptolemais, issued 400-300 BC, originates from Larissa, a prominent Thessalian city-state. During this late Classical to early Hellenistic period, Larissa was a significant regional power, known for its fertile plains and equestrian culture. While "Ptolemais" is an unusual epithet, Larissa was a prolific minting authority, producing crucial silver coinage for its robust economy and trade, reflecting its civic identity.
Artistry: This tetrobol exemplifies the refined artistic standards of late Classical Greek numismatics. The obverse typically features a beautifully rendered, three-quarters facing head of the nymph Larissa, the city's eponymous heroine