ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.46 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 888; Vlasto-803-7; HN Italy-1014. Obverse: Nude youth, crowning himself and holding reins, riding horse right; IΩ to left, IAΛO and Ionic capital below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding aphlaston and distaff, riding dolphin left; ANΘ to right. Very well centered and struck for the type, this example of an in-demand coinage is sure to draw attention.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Price realized | 1'000 USD |
Starting price | 240 USD |