Tarentum AR Nomos, c. 302-280 BC
Calabria, Tarentum. AR Nomos (21 mm, 7.89 g), c. 302-280 BC, Sa..., Arethon and Cas..., magistrates.
Obv. ΣA - APE/ΘΩN, Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head.
Rev. TAPAΣ / CAΣ, Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding tripod in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin.
HN Italy 957; Vlasto 666.
A lovely example, sharply struck and of fine style. Minor flan crack, otherwise, almost extremely fine.
Price realized | 320 CHF |
Starting price | 320 CHF |
Estimate | 400 CHF |