CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 325-280 BC. Litra (Silver, 12 mm, 0.56 g, 6 h). Cockle shell. Rev. Dolphin leaping right; below, hound standing right, his head turned back to left to lick his hindquarters. Claim-Stefanelli (Naville 30, 2017), 5 ( same dies ). HN III 979. Vlasto 1494 ( same dies ). Very rare. Well-centered, nicely toned and with a very unusual symbol. Some flan faults, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
Price realized | 950 CHF |
Starting price | 520 CHF |
Estimate | 650 CHF |