CALABRIA, Tarentum. temp. Alexander the Molossian. King of Epeiros, 350-330 BC. AV Twelfth Stater – Hemilitra (7.5mm, 0.43 g, 2h). Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 13. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 4 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CALABRIA, Tarentum. temp. Alexander the Molossian. King of Epeiros, 350-330 BC. AV Twelfth Stater – Hemilitra (7.5mm, 0.43 g, 2h). Radiate head of Helios facing slightly right / Thunderbolt; TARAN above, AΠOΛ below. Fischer-Bossert G3 var. (unlisted dies); Vlasto 14; HN Italy 906; SNG ANS 977; SNG BN 1775-6; SNG Copenhagen 833; SNG Lloyd 188; Jameson 145; McClean 596. Slightly off center, small die break on reverse. Good VF. Very rare, one of only two offered in the past 20 years (the other being the Vlasto coin sold in 2016 in Triton XX, lot 7 [hammer $3000]). This piece is superior to the Vlasto coin.

This issue mimics the types employed by Alexander of Epiros on his gold fractions struck at Tarentum, and confirms the chronological placement of this issue during Alexander’s expedition to Italy.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session One – Lot 1-301 will be held Tuesday morning, 13 January 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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