CNG 112, Lot: 26. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 290-281 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.96 g, 6h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΣI below / Phalanthos, nude, holding distaff, riding dolphin left; to left, eagle standing right; below, ΦI above waves. Fischer-Bossert Group 78a, 1067 (V403/R820); Vlasto 580 (same dies); HN Italy 933. Deeply toned, underlying luster, minor deposits, die break on obverse. EF. Fine style.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.