Sale: Triton VI, Lot: 35. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2003.  Sold For $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 302-290 BC. AR Nomos (7.96 gm). Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield and two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; AR monogram behind, FI below / TARAS, Taras astride dolphin left, holding spindle over left shoulder; eagle standing right before, FI and waves below. Fischer-Bossert 1055a (V401/R813)=Vlasto 569 (this coin); SNG ANS 979. Toned EF. ($750)

Ex Vlasto Collection, 569; Monteparano Hoard (IGCH 1950).