CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 350-345 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.85 g, 5h).

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Lot: 25. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 350-345 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.85 g, 5h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding shield, on horse galloping left / Phalanthos, nude, holding dart and trident, riding dolphin right; ΦI below. Fischer-Bossert Group 44, 639 var. (V248/R– [unlisted rev. die]); Vlasto 394 (same obv. die); HN Italy 870. Deep old iridescent tone, struck with worn obverse die. EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.

The reverse die here is very similar to Fischer-Bossert’s R491, but there are subtle differences, particularly in the angle of the hand that holds the spear.

Closing Date and Time: 29 January 2020 at 10:08:00 ET.

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