Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Philokles, magistrate. Reduced standard. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse with wreath; monograms to left and right; below, ΦΙΛΟΚΛΗΣ in two lines over dolphin to right / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding horse rhyton and trident; two amphoroi (or loutrophoroi?) to right, on elaborate stands and with lids, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 950-2; SNG ANS 1254; HN Italy 1057; HGC 1, 903. 6.58g, 20mm, 9h.
Good Extremely Fine.
From the inventory of a European dealer.
Price realized | 1'800 GBP |
Starting price | 750 GBP |
Estimate | 1'250 GBP |