CNG 94, Lot: 19. Estimate $500. Sold for $1001. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 290-281 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.15 g, 4h). Warrior, preparing to cast spear, holding two others and shield, on horse rearing right; [|-]HPA[K] below / Phalanthos, holding Nike, two spears, and shield, astride dolphin left; ΦI below. Fischer-Bossert Group 82, 1141 (V425/R883); Vlasto 599 (same dies); HN Italy 936; SNG ANS 994 (same dies). Good VF, minor porosity. Artistic dies.

From the Demetrios Armounta Collection. Ex CNG Stock 821994 (September 2008).