MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver Nomos, circa 280 BC.
Nikon, Ey-, and Ari-, magistrates. Obv: nude youth, holding spear and shield, dismounting from horse left; EY to upper right, NIKΩN below. Rev: Phalanthos, nude and holding grain ear, riding dolphin left; TAPAΣ downwards to right, API to left, spearhead below.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5 - a wonderful, highly lustrous example, certification number 6625608-031.
Acquired from Tauler & Fau.
Reference: Vlasto-701; HN Italy-969.
Weight: 7.95 g.
Price realized | 525 GBP |
Starting price | 400 GBP |
Estimate | 800 GBP |