| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 26 Price realized: 460 EUR (Approx. 496 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Thessaly. Larissa circa 400-380 BC. Drachm AR 19 mm, 6,05 g Thessalos, with cloak and petasos over his shoulders, leaping left, both feet on the ground, holding a rushing bull by a band around its head / ΛΑΡΙΣΑΙΑ, bridled horse with trailing rein galloping right; all within incuse square. Good Very Fine BCD Thessaly II, 372.5; Herrmann Group III H, pl. III, 20. Thessaly, an ancient region in Greece, holds a significant association with horses in Greek mythology and history. The fertile plains of Thessaly were renowned for breeding and producing exceptional horses, making them a central element in the region's cultural identity. In Greek mythology, Thessaly is often connected to the legendary figure of Centaurs, mythical beings with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The Centaurs were said to inhabit the mountainous and forested regions of Thessaly, embodying a wild and untamed nature. One of the most famous Centaurs, Chiron, was known for his wisdom, healing abilities, and gentleness, setting him apart from the more unruly members of his kind. Additionally, Thessaly played a crucial role in ancient Greek cavalry. The Thessalian cavalry was highly esteemed in the military, known for its skillful use of horses in battle. Thessalian cavalry units were employed by various Greek city-states, and their expertise contributed to the success of many military campaigns. The prominence of horses in Thessalian culture is also reflected in historical events. The Thessalian League, a confederation of Thessalian city-states, was a notable political and military force in ancient Greece, partly due to the strength of its cavalry. Starting price: 400 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 74 Price realized: 200 EUR (Approx. 217 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Thessaly. Larissa circa 440-400 BC. Drachm AR 20 mm, 6,04 g Thessalos, with petasos and cloak over his shoulders, striding left, holding a band around the head of a rushing bull / [Λ]AP-I-ΣAI Bridled horse galloping to right; all within incuse square. Very Fine BCD Thessaly II 173; HGC 4, 420; Lorber, Thessalian 548. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 1030 Price realized: 420 CHF (Approx. 477 USD / 443 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 356-342 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.05 g, 12 h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to left, wearing ampyx, pendant earring and necklace. Rev. ΛΑΡΙΣ-ΑΙΩΝ Horse standing right, preparing to roll over. BCD Thessaly I 1155. BCD Thessaly II 316-9. HGC 4, 454. Beautifully toned. Struck from slightly worn dies and with a light graffito on the reverse, otherwise, very fine. From the collection of the renowned Swiss architect Max Vogt (1925-2019), ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Monetarium FPL 56, autumn 1991, 66. Starting price: 75 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 535 Price realized: 460 CHF (Approx. 522 USD / 483 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 400-370 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.00 g, 9 h). Head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly to right, wearing ampyx and necklace in form of an open V with central pellet. Rev. ΛΑΡΙ Horse grazing right. BCD Thessaly II, 250. HGC 4, 430. Harshly cleaned and with minor areas of corrosion and with a few faint scratches on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine. From a European collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 75 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 1025 Price realized: 110 CHF (Approx. 125 USD / 116 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: THESSALY. Larissa. Circa 440-400 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.07 g, 12 h). Thessalos, with petasos and cloak over his shoulders, striding left, holding a band around the head of a rushing bull. Rev. [Λ]AP-I-ΣAI Bridled horse galloping to right; all within incuse square. BCD Thessaly I 1128. BCD Thessaly II 173. HGC 4, 420. Lorber, Thessalian 548 (same dies). Struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine. From a North German collection and from the Michael Higley Collection, ex Roma E-Auction 68, 27 February 2020, 257 and Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 376, 15 June 2016, 74. Starting price: 50 CHF |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 203 | Silver | Auction date: 24 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 77 Price realized: 80 EUR (Approx. 87 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Thessaly. Larissa circa 356-320 BC. Drachm AR 20 mm, 5,76 g Facing head of nymph Larissa turned slightly toward the left; hair bound with ampyx / ΛAΡIΣ-AIΩN, Horse grazing right. Very Fine HGC 4, 453; BCD Thessaly I 1155-6; BCD Thessaly II 315-320. Horses were a prominent motif on the coinage of Thessaly, an ancient region in central Greece known for its rich agricultural land and skilled cavalry. The depiction of horses on Thessalian coins reflects the region's strong equestrian tradition and its importance in both agricultural and military contexts. Thessaly was renowned in antiquity for its excellent horse breeding and horsemanship, and horses played a crucial role in the region's economy, transportation, and warfare. Thessalian cavalry units were highly esteemed throughout the Greek world for their speed, agility, and effectiveness in battle. On Thessalian coins, horses are often depicted in various poses, such as grazing, trotting, or galloping. Sometimes, the horses are shown with their heads lowered as if grazing, symbolizing the region's fertile pastures and agricultural abundance. In other instances, horses are portrayed in a more dynamic manner, reflecting their role in military affairs and the renowned Thessalian cavalry. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
