CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.90 g, 7 h), struck under the magistrates Sa.., Arethon and Sas... ΣΑ - ΑΡΕ / ΘΩΝ Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse’s head. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding a tripod in his outstretched right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, ϹΑΣ. HN III 957. Vlasto 666-7. Bright and clear; struck from fresh dies. Flan crack, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 240 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |