Greek Coins Calabria, Tarentum Nomos circa 333-330, AR 7.92 g. Naked ephebus on horse prancing r., holding reins, shield and two spears in l. hand and striking with spear in r.; at sides, T(90° to left) – Λ. Beneath horse, KAΛ / Δ. Rev. [TAPA]Σ Taras, naked, seated on dolphin r., adjusting the crest of a helmet held in his l. hand with r.; on both sides, star. Below dolphin, API. Vlasto 548 (this coin). SNG München 640 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert 761g (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 896. Rare. A very elegant issue of fine style and with a superb old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine Ex Sangiorgi 15-22 April 1907, Strozzi, 871 and Leu 15, 1976, 11 sales. From the R.A. van Every and Vlasto collections.
Price realized | 1'600 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |