Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 10  –  7 - 8 December 2019

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 10

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 07.12.2019, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 08.12.2019, from 2:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

★ A fresh and beautiful didrachm or nomos from Tarentum ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 6.44 g, 1 h), Kallikrates, magistrate. Warrior on horseback to right, holding Nike, who crowns him, in his right hand; to left, monogram; below horse, KAΛΛIKPA/THΣ. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in his right hand and trident in his left; above the dolphin's tail, monogram of NE. HN Italy 1059. SNG ANS 1261. Vlasto 965-966. Bright and fresh, a beautiful coin. The obverse struck from a somewhat worn die, otherwise, virtually as struck.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

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Price realized 650 CHF
Starting price 200 CHF
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