ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.36 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-1, 884; Vlasto-739-42; HN Italy-1006. Obverse: Nude youth riding horse right, holding reins and crowning horse; ZΩ to left, NEY/MH in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding helmet, riding dolphin left; star to left and right; ΠΟΛΥ above to right. This choice example has a wonderous luster that shines through some light iridescent toning. Nicely struck and centered.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Price realized | 950 USD |
Starting price | 300 USD |