CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 302-290 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.93 g, 10h).

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Lot: 15. Estimated: $ 300

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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 302-290 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.93 g, 10h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΣA below / Phalanthos, nude, holding trident and shield decorated with hippocamp, riding dolphin left; ΦI to left, conch shell below. Fischer-Bossert Group 76, 985 (V382/R756); Vlasto 598 (same dies); HN Italy 935; McClean 605 (same dies); Pozzi 120 (same dies). Old collection tone, off center on obverse, die break on reverse. Good VF.

From the collection of an English Queen’s Counsel. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular XCV.7 (September 1987), no. 4952.


Closing Date and Time: 6 May 2020 at 10:04:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.