Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 126  –  17 November 2021

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 126

A Collection of Greek Coins of a Man in Love with Art, Part IV

We, 17.11.2021, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

Calabria, Tarentum
Half stater circa 333-331/0, AV 4.21 g. TAPANTINΩN Head of Hera r., wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring and necklace; in l. field, E. Rev. TAPAΣ Dolphin rider l., holding small dolphin on outstretched r. hand and trident in l.; below, T – K. Vlasto 5. de Luynes 247 (these dies). Jameson 149 (these dies). AMB 90 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert G7i’ (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 902.
Very rare. Struck on a very broad flan and with a lovely reddish tone.
Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise very fine / good very fine

Ex Vinchon sale 30 June 1978, 6. Privately purchased from Vinchon in January 2011.

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Price realized 8'500 CHF
Starting price 2'800 CHF
Estimate 3'500 CHF
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