Hello:I got this coin. Aeolis , Larissa Phrikonis AE10 ca 4th cent. BC. Larissa in Asia (Aeolis) At first I was confused with another city.[FONT="] Larissa (Greek: Λάρισα) was a local nymph from Thessaly..[/FONT] Anyone know who the nymph who appears on the coin? What is the meaning of the bull? Any data or information, I receive with pleasure. I have little knowledge of Greek currency. Top of the bull's head appears ΛΑ. This is the mint of Larissa? Thank you for your help.:hail: Daniel
You already know about as much as there is to know for this coin. It is an issue of Larissa Phrikonis in Aeolis, struck during the 4th century BC. The obverse depicts a horned female or nymph, the reverse the ehad of a bull facing slightly right. We don't know the name of this denomination, but it was perhaps an obol or chalkous.
Historia Numorum by Head says the head here is a river god rather than a nymph and I agree the face is a bit masculine. I note that the other coins of this city include a variety of agricultural products like grain and grapes so perhaps the bull is just a bull. Unfortunately, I have to agree with Ardatirion that you may already be an expert in this matter. We, at least, know no more and you deserve credit for realizing that there was more than one city using this name. I do note that Wildwinds lists one sold by CNG as a female head (for $375 but it was a lot nicer).
Well, thanks anyway. I thought you might find something more on the currency. If I find something interesting, I put it here. thank you very much. Greetings to both very kind in their responses.:thumb: Regards.
