Calabria
Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 18.5 mm, 6.59 g, 2 h), struck under the magistrates Aristokrates, Phi.. and Pi... APIΣTO/KPATHΣ Youthful nude jockey riding horse walking to right; behind, Nike flying right to crown the jockey; below horse's head, ΦI. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident with his left; in field to left, ΠΙ; in field to right, bearded herm. HN III 1041. Vlasto 908-909. With a remarkably clear reverse. Nearly extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed prior to 2005.
Price realized | 800 CHF |
Starting price | 360 CHF |
Estimate | 450 CHF |