Artistic Tarentine Nomos

CNG 91, Lot: 48. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.93 g, 2h). Nude warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΦIΛ[ΩTAΣ] below / Phalanthos, holding grape bunch and distaff, astride dolphin left; ΑΓA below. Vlasto 708; HN Italy 973. EF, lightly toned.