★ Splendid Tarentum Nomos ★
Tarentum, AR Nomos, c. 280 BC
Calabria, Tarentum. AR Nomos (20-22 mm, 7.82 g), c. 280 BC.
Obv. Nude warrior, preparing to throw spear and holding shield and two more spears, on horse rearing right; ΣI to left, ΛYKΩN below.
Rev. TAPAΣ, Phalanthos, holding dolphin, riding dolphin left.
Vlasto 695; HN Italy 967.
Gently toned and extremely fine.
Purchased privately from "Nomisma", Banque des monnaies.
Price realized | 400 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |