CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 6.31 g, 4 h), Lykinos and Sy..., magistrates. Nude youth riding horse walking to left, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to upper right, ΣΥ; below, ΛYKI/NOΣ. Rev. [ΤΑΡΑΣ] Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, preparing to throw trident; to right, owl standing left, head facing. HN Italy 1025. Vlasto 838-41. The reverse struck off center and with light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the Rainer Stoephasius Collection, acquired before 2011.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |