Greek, Thessaly Larissa

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I am hoping some Numista Experts can help on a confirmation.

I recently attended the Torex show in Toronto. Although "shut out" on my primary goals, this ancient coin caught my eye and I have always wanted a coin predating Christ's birth (and not too expensive). I have done some basic research/confirmation but, I believe I am humble enough to know when my abilities are stretched far beyond reality.

The purchase contained provenance (?) from Pegasi Numismatics of Ann Arbor, Michigan (along with a similar note from my Seller):

Thessaly, Larissa. 400-344 BC. AE 16 (4.29gm). Head of nymph Larissa / Horse about to roll. SNG. Cop. 142. VF, green patina

My stats: Weight: 4.31 grams, Diameter: 15.99 - 16.45 mm and wildwinds example matching "SNGCop 142"


Apologizing in advance for the photos.

If everything looks legitimate, I don't see it in our catalogue and I will add it.
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble.  It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so.  Mark Twain
Is this the one?

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces96199.html

Size and weight seem to match.
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Beat me to the punch. Should be the same coin...
Yes, I saw that one in Numista (and Wildwinds) database. But, as Wildwinds has 171 coins from Thessaly - Larissa and our database has only 8, I thought I could (probably) be missing something.

I've looked at Wildswinds photos of both and can't really judge any differences except perhaps the hair at the back of the neck.
It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble.  It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so.  Mark Twain
It's exactly the same.
What a nice find! Great looking coin.

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