★ A nicely toned didrachm or nomos from Tarentum ★
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.70 g, 2 h), Ey... and Philon, magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback left, holding bridles in his right hand and carrying small round shield in his left; to upper right, EY; below horse, ΦIΛΩN. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding Nike in his right hand; below, waves to left. HN Italy 964. Vlasto 685. Nicely toned. Some die rust on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 1, 25 June 2017, 89, Auctiones GmbH 31, 23 November 2014, 8 and from a Swiss collection, acquired before 2005.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |