CALABRIA. Tarentum . Circa 280-272 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.67 g, 2 h), Ey... and Philon, magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback left, holding bridles with right hand and carrying small round shield with left; to upper right, EY; below horse, ΦIΛΩN. Rev. TAPAΣ Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding Nike in his right hand; below, waves to left. HN Italy 964. Vlasto 685. Well centered and attractive. Minor die rust on the obverse , otherwise, good very fine.
Ex Auctiones GmbH 31, 23 November 2014, 8 and from a Swiss collection, acquired before 2005.
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |