LARISSA KREMASTE in THESSALY 302BC Nymph Harpa Phrygian Helmet Greek
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Item: i49262 Authentic Ancient
Coin of: Greek city of
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Thessaly
Bronze Chalkous 14mm (2.26 grams) Struck 302-286 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 16; Rogers 316-318; Moustaka 166; SNG Copenhagen 152
Laureate head of the nymph Larissa to right, with necklace and earring.
ΛΑΡΙ, Harpa to right; Phrygian helmet to left.
Situated in the south of Thessaly, Larissa Kremaste was built on a height, hence its name. It was taken by Demetrios Poliorketes in 302 B.C., during his invasion of Thessaly. The myth goes that Achilles, the tragic hero of the Trojan war was born in the city and ruled a port of it's dominions. Larissa Kremaste was also the city that Perseus visited on his exile from Argos. Thetis was the mother of Achilles, who is shown on coins from the city to be delivering weapons to him that were forged by the smith god, Hephaistos. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.
The Phrygian helmet
, also known as the Thracian helmet
,was a type of helmet that originated in Classical Greece
and was widely use in Thrace
, Dacia
, Magna Graecia
and the Hellenistic
world until
well into the Roman Empire
. The Phrygian helmet was worn by Macedonian cavalry in King Philip 's day but his son Alexander is said to have preferred the open-faced Boeotian helmet for his cavalry, as recommended by Xenophon The royal burial in the Vergina Tomb contained a helmet which was a variation on the Phrygian type, exceptionally made of iron, this would support its use by cavalry. The Phrygian helmet is prominently worn in representations of the infantry of Alexander the Great's army, such on the contemporary Alexander sarcophagus The Phrygian helmet was in prominent use at the end of the Classical Era and into the Hellenistic period , replacing the earlier ' Corinthian ' type from the 5th century BC.
In this 1896 painting by John William Waterhouse
, Hylas
is abducted by the Naiads
, i.e. fresh water nymphs Echo
, an Oread
(mountain nymph) watches Narcissus
in this 1903 painting by John William Waterhouse
.
A nymph
( Greek
: νύμφη
, nymphē
) in Greek mythology
and in Latin mythology
is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile
maidens who love to dance and sing; their amorous freedom sets them apart from the restricted and chaste wives and daughters of the Greek polis
. They are believed to dwell in mountains and groves
, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes
. Although they would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a god, they themselves were not necessarily immortal, and could be beholden to death in various forms. Charybdis
and Scylla
were once nymphs.
Other nymphs, always in the shape of young maidens, were part of the retinue
of a god, such as Dionysus
, Hermes
, or Pan
, or a goddess, generally the huntress Artemis
. Nymphs were the frequent target of satyrs
. Etymology
Nymphs are personifications of the creative and fostering activities of nature, most often identified with the life-giving outflow of springs: as Walter Burkert
(Burkert 1985:III.3.3) remarks, "The idea that rivers are gods and springs divine nymphs is deeply rooted not only in poetry but in belief and ritual; the worship of these deities is limited only by the fact that they are inseparably identified with a specific locality."
The Greek
word νύμφη
has "bride" and "veiled" among its meanings: hence a marriageable young woman. Other readers refer the word (and also Latin nubere
and German Knospe
) to a root expressing the idea of "swelling" (according to Hesychius
, one of the meanings of νύμφη
is "rose-bud"). Adaptations
The Greek nymphs were spirits invariably bound to places, not unlike the Latin genius loci
, and the difficulty of transferring their cult may be seen in the complicated myth that brought Arethusa
to Sicily. In the works of the Greek-educated Latin poets
, the nymphs gradually absorbed into their ranks the indigenous Italian divinities of springs and streams ( Juturna
, Egeria
, Carmentis
, Fontus
), while the Lymphae
(originally Lumpae), Italian water-goddesses, owing to the accidental similarity of their names, could be identified with the Greek Nymphae. The mythologies of classicizing Roman poets were unlikely to have affected the rites and cult of individual nymphs venerated by country people in the springs and clefts of Latium
. Among the Roman
literate class, their sphere of influence was restricted, and they appear almost exclusively as divinities of the watery element. Nymphs are also portrayed as selfish and as attention seekers who walk around naked in the middle of forests. Thessaly
was home to extensive Neolithic
and Chalcolithic
cultures around 6000–2500 BC (see Cardium Pottery
, Dimini
and Sesklo
). Mycenaean
settlements have also been discovered, for example at the sites of Iolcos
, Dimini
and Sesklo
(near Volos
). In Archaic and Classical
times, the lowlands of Thessaly became the home of baronial families, such as the Aleuadae
of Larissa
or the Scopads of Crannon. In the 4th century BC Jason of Pherae
transformed the region into a significant military power, recalling the glory of Early Archaic times. Shortly after, Philip II of Macedon
was appointed Archon
of Thessaly, and Thessaly was thereafter associated with the Macedonian Kingdom for the next centuries. Thessaly later became part of the Roman Empire
as part of the province of Macedonia
. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped?
Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days for shipment of your order after the receipt of payment. How will I know when the order was shipped?
After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. After you shipped the order, how long will the mail take?
USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from country to country. I am not responsible for any USPS delivery delays, especially for an international package. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you give that the item is authentic?
Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 10000 ancient coins and has provided them with the same guarantee. You will be quite happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevant information and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing.
Compared to other certification companies, the certificate of authenticity is a $25-50 value. So buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee?
I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order?
You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback?
Once you receive your order, please leave a positive. Please don't leave any negative feedbacks, as it happens many times that people rush to leave feedback before letting sufficient time for the order to arrive. Also, if you sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages before claiming that you didn't receive a response. The matter of fact is that any issues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is to provide superior products and quality of service.
Bronze Chalkous 14mm (2.26 grams) Struck 302-286 B.C.
Reference: HGC 4, 16; Rogers 316-318; Moustaka 166; SNG Copenhagen 152
Laureate head of the nymph Larissa to right, with necklace and earring.
ΛΑΡΙ, Harpa to right; Phrygian helmet to left.
Situated in the south of Thessaly, Larissa Kremaste was built on a height, hence its name. It was taken by Demetrios Poliorketes in 302 B.C., during his invasion of Thessaly. The myth goes that Achilles, the tragic hero of the Trojan war was born in the city and ruled a port of it's dominions. Larissa Kremaste was also the city that Perseus visited on his exile from Argos. Thetis was the mother of Achilles, who is shown on coins from the city to be delivering weapons to him that were forged by the smith god, Hephaistos. You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.
The Phrygian helmet
, also known as the Thracian helmet
,was a type of helmet that originated in Classical Greece
and was widely use in Thrace
, Dacia
, Magna Graecia
and the Hellenistic
world until
well into the Roman Empire
. The Phrygian helmet was worn by Macedonian cavalry in King Philip 's day but his son Alexander is said to have preferred the open-faced Boeotian helmet for his cavalry, as recommended by Xenophon The royal burial in the Vergina Tomb contained a helmet which was a variation on the Phrygian type, exceptionally made of iron, this would support its use by cavalry. The Phrygian helmet is prominently worn in representations of the infantry of Alexander the Great's army, such on the contemporary Alexander sarcophagus The Phrygian helmet was in prominent use at the end of the Classical Era and into the Hellenistic period , replacing the earlier ' Corinthian ' type from the 5th century BC.
In this 1896 painting by John William Waterhouse
, Hylas
is abducted by the Naiads
, i.e. fresh water nymphs Echo
, an Oread
(mountain nymph) watches Narcissus
in this 1903 painting by John William Waterhouse
.
A nymph
( Greek
: νύμφη
, nymphē
) in Greek mythology
and in Latin mythology
is a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform. Different from goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as divine spirits who animate nature, and are usually depicted as beautiful, young nubile
maidens who love to dance and sing; their amorous freedom sets them apart from the restricted and chaste wives and daughters of the Greek polis
. They are believed to dwell in mountains and groves
, by springs and rivers, and also in trees and in valleys and cool grottoes
. Although they would never die of old age nor illness, and could give birth to fully immortal children if mated to a god, they themselves were not necessarily immortal, and could be beholden to death in various forms. Charybdis
and Scylla
were once nymphs.
Other nymphs, always in the shape of young maidens, were part of the retinue
of a god, such as Dionysus
, Hermes
, or Pan
, or a goddess, generally the huntress Artemis
. Nymphs were the frequent target of satyrs
. Etymology
Nymphs are personifications of the creative and fostering activities of nature, most often identified with the life-giving outflow of springs: as Walter Burkert
(Burkert 1985:III.3.3) remarks, "The idea that rivers are gods and springs divine nymphs is deeply rooted not only in poetry but in belief and ritual; the worship of these deities is limited only by the fact that they are inseparably identified with a specific locality."
The Greek
word νύμφη
has "bride" and "veiled" among its meanings: hence a marriageable young woman. Other readers refer the word (and also Latin nubere
and German Knospe
) to a root expressing the idea of "swelling" (according to Hesychius
, one of the meanings of νύμφη
is "rose-bud"). Adaptations
The Greek nymphs were spirits invariably bound to places, not unlike the Latin genius loci
, and the difficulty of transferring their cult may be seen in the complicated myth that brought Arethusa
to Sicily. In the works of the Greek-educated Latin poets
, the nymphs gradually absorbed into their ranks the indigenous Italian divinities of springs and streams ( Juturna
, Egeria
, Carmentis
, Fontus
), while the Lymphae
(originally Lumpae), Italian water-goddesses, owing to the accidental similarity of their names, could be identified with the Greek Nymphae. The mythologies of classicizing Roman poets were unlikely to have affected the rites and cult of individual nymphs venerated by country people in the springs and clefts of Latium
. Among the Roman
literate class, their sphere of influence was restricted, and they appear almost exclusively as divinities of the watery element. Nymphs are also portrayed as selfish and as attention seekers who walk around naked in the middle of forests. Thessaly
was home to extensive Neolithic
and Chalcolithic
cultures around 6000–2500 BC (see Cardium Pottery
, Dimini
and Sesklo
). Mycenaean
settlements have also been discovered, for example at the sites of Iolcos
, Dimini
and Sesklo
(near Volos
). In Archaic and Classical
times, the lowlands of Thessaly became the home of baronial families, such as the Aleuadae
of Larissa
or the Scopads of Crannon. In the 4th century BC Jason of Pherae
transformed the region into a significant military power, recalling the glory of Early Archaic times. Shortly after, Philip II of Macedon
was appointed Archon
of Thessaly, and Thessaly was thereafter associated with the Macedonian Kingdom for the next centuries. Thessaly later became part of the Roman Empire
as part of the province of Macedonia
. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped?
Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days for shipment of your order after the receipt of payment. How will I know when the order was shipped?
After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and that date should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. After you shipped the order, how long will the mail take?
USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from country to country. I am not responsible for any USPS delivery delays, especially for an international package. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you give that the item is authentic?
Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 10000 ancient coins and has provided them with the same guarantee. You will be quite happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevant information and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing.
Compared to other certification companies, the certificate of authenticity is a $25-50 value. So buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee?
I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order?
You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback?
Once you receive your order, please leave a positive. Please don't leave any negative feedbacks, as it happens many times that people rush to leave feedback before letting sufficient time for the order to arrive. Also, if you sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages before claiming that you didn't receive a response. The matter of fact is that any issues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is to provide superior products and quality of service.
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