CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.90 g, 6 h), struck under the magistrates Sa.., Arethon and Sas... Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; below horse, ΑΡΕ-ΘΩΝ; above horse's rump to left, ΣA. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding tripod in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin's back; below, [AΣ. HN III 957. Vlasto 666. Attractive and clear. Extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection in the Ticino, formed prior to 2005.
Price realized | 950 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |