CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 344-340 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.82 g, 3 h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, standing facing behind bridled horse to right, holding spear and shield with his left hand and resting his right on the horse's back; in the field to right, before the horse's legs, ˫. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras astride dolphin to left, holding trident in his right hand and shield in his left; below, above waves, A. Fischer-Bossert 678. HN III 889. SNG ANS 963. SNG Munich 638 (same dies). Vlasto 516-7 (same dies). Unusual obverse iconography for Tarentum, known only from a single die. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 1'300 CHF |
Starting price | 520 CHF |
Estimate | 650 CHF |