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Drachm: Head of Larissa (Nymph) (obverse); Horse (reverse)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Oval silver coin with two sides. The obverse side features a woman's head facing forward with wavy hair. Her hair is tied up on top of her head, and she has a serene expression. The reverse side depicts a horse standing on a ground line, facing right, with its front right leg raised. The horse has a bridle and a wreath on its head. There is a short inscription at the top and a longer inscription at the bottom. The coin has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging.

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Dimensions:
900 × 481 px
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