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Ancient greek coin (Thessaly?, Larissa?) identification and authenticity

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Phillip M:
Any help on identification or authenticity would be appreciated.
(0.87g, 12mm, 1h.)

Coin edges indicate a struck coin.

Greek: Thessaly?, Larissa?
AR Obol & Diobol not referenced. Trihemiobol referenced..
Obv: Head of nymph Larissa?, 3/4 facing, slightly left, wearing pendant earring, pearl necklace, and an ampyx in her hair; border of dots. Rev: ΛΑΡ-ΙΣA-Ι-ΩΝ, Thessalian cavalryman riding right on prancing horse, wearing chlamys and petasos, and holding a curved whip (staff). Unlisted with pearl necklace. (Possible Fake)"

Ref: Unlisted Obv. Die with pearl necklace; Herrmann p. 42 and pl. VI, 1 var.; Herrmann Group VII 1 Series B pl. VI (pl-v-19), 1 var.

Pedigree: Ebay - kristi_9865: Ex. Numismatik Lanz.

Din X:
It is a cast made from a Slavey replica I have it 2 times but so far only one photographed.

https://muenzportal.uni-koeln.de/Amentia/FATR_0609_g.jpg



Region: Thessaly


Mint: Larissa


Issuer/ruler:


Nominal: Trihemiobol


Material: Silver


Obverse: Head of the nymph
Nymph Larissa turned slightly to the left


Reverse: Horseman, with Petasos on horse to the right, ΛAPIΣAIΩN


Differences to genuine pieces:


Weight:


Diameter:


Die axis : 12 o'clock

Phillip M:
Thank you for the feedback.

Joe Sermarini:
Fake coin report(s) please.

Everyone please note, any member who has the time can do the fake coin reports. And please post done here afterwards.

Jay GT4:
Done

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/displayimage.php?pid=22597

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