CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 335-333 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.74 g, 5h).

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Lot: 29. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

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

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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 335-333 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.74 g, 5h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding shield and spear, on horse rearing right; Δ below / Phalanthos, his chlamys wrapped around his arms and flowing behind him, holding trident, riding dolphin left; to left, Nike flying right, crowning him; below, |- above waves. Fischer-Bossert Group 55, 720e (V268/R564 – this coin); Vlasto 519 (same dies); HN Italy 891; de Luynes 322 (same dies). Toned, compact flan, slightly off center on obverse. Good VF. Fine style.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 211 (4 March 2013), lot 30; Herbert A. Cahn Collection; Auctiones AG 13 (23 June 1983), lot 28.


Closing Date and Time: 29 January 2020 at 10:09:20 ET.

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