CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 280 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 24 mm, 7.80 g, 10 h), Eu..., Nikon and Ari..., magistrates. Nude warrior, holding spear and round shield in his left hand, dismounting from horse prancing left; in upper right field, EY; below, [Ν]ΙΚΩ[Ν]. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding grain ear in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin's tail; in field to left, API; below dolphin, spearhead right. HN Italy 969. SNG ANS 1078. Vlasto 701-2. Fresh and clear, and with a lovely obverse. Minor die wear, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 2'600 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |