Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 332-302 BC. Warrior on horseback to right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand, ΣIM below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding distaff; ΦIΛIΣ before, eagle behind, waves below. Fischer-Bossert 1080; Vlasto 574; HN Italy 933; HGC 1, 800. 7.95g, 21mm, 7h.
Near Mint State; well-centred and struck on sound metal, lightly toned with underlying lustre.
Acquired from Nomos AG.
Price realized | 2'200 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |