Calabria, Tarentum
Nomos circa 355-340, AR 7.60 g. Helmeted naked horseman holding shield and dismounting from horse prancing l. Rev. TAPAΣ Dolphin rider r., holding spear in r. hand and trident in l.; beneath, ΦΙ. Vlasto 394 (this coin). Fischer Bossert 639f (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 870. Of lovely style and with a superb old cabinet tone. Almost invisible traces of overstriking, otherwise about extremely fine Ex Leu 91, 2004, 8; Spink Circurlar CXII, August 2004, GK1304; CNG 81, 2009, 92; Heritage 3016, 2012, 23019 and Roma Numismatics IV, 2012, 29 sales. From the Vlasto collection.
Price realized | 2'500 CHF |
Starting price | 800 CHF |
Estimate | 1'000 CHF |