Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Kallikrates, magistrate. Reduced standard. Strategos, holding Nike who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing to right; monogram behind, KAΛΛ[IKPATHΣ] in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm; ligate NE behind, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 968; SNG ANS 1262; SNG Lloyd 230; SNG BnF 2059-60; Dewing 316; HN Italy 1059; HGC 1, 905. 6.58g, 20mm, 8h.
Near Mint State.
From the inventory of a European dealer.
Price realized | 2'600 GBP |
Starting price | 750 GBP |
Estimate | 1'250 GBP |