CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 21.5 mm, 7.80 g, 6 h), struck under the magistrates, Sa... and Kon.... Youthful nude jockey riding horse walking to right, holding the reins with his right hand and crowning himself with his left; below horse, ΣΑ; on ground line, Ionic capital. Rev. TΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding serpent coiled in his outstretched right hand and resting his left on the dolphin's back; below, KON. Fischer-Bossert 974. HN III 942. Vlasto 658 (this obverse die). SNG Munich 652 (same dies). Attractive and clear. About extremely fine.
Price realized | 700 CHF |
Starting price | 300 CHF |