Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 138  –  18 - 19 May 2023

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 138

Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 18.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 19.05.2023, from 2:30 PM CEST
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Description

Calabria, Tarentum.
Stater circa 276-272, AV 8.57 g. Head of young Heracles r., wearing lion's skin. Rev. Taras in prancing biga r., wearing chlamys and holding trident; above, star and, beneath horses, dolphin r. Vlasto 16 (these dies). Gulbenkian 34 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert G 21. Historia Numorum Italy 955 (these dies).
Exceedingly rare variety or a very rare type and undoubtedly among the finest specimens
known. Perfectly struck and centred on a full flan. Good extremely fine

Ex NAC sale 100, 2017, 59. From the Collection of an Aesthete.

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Price realized 70'000 CHF
Starting price 32'000 CHF
Estimate 40'000 CHF
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