CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 19 mm, 6.54 g, 5 h), struck under the magistrate Olympis. Cuirassed warrior, brandishing spear in his right hand and holding the reins in his left, riding horse galloping to right; in field to left, wreath; below horse, OΛYMΠIΣ. Rev. Τ-ΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand, cornucopia in his left; in field to right, tripod. HN III 1055. SNG ANS 1249. Vlasto 942-3. Attractive and well-centered. Minor flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 700 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |