Nomos

Auction 22  –  22 June 2021

Nomos, Auction 22

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Tu, 22.06.2021, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

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.

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Price realized 950 CHF
Starting price 600 CHF
Estimate 750 CHF
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