Classical Numismatic Group

Triton XXIII  –  14 - 15 January 2020

Classical Numismatic Group, Triton XXIII

Ancient, British and World Coins

Part 1: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 2: Tu, 14.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 3: We, 15.01.2020, from 3:00 PM CET
Part 4: We, 15.01.2020, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 302-290 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.94 g, 2h). Warrior, nude but for helmet, preparing to cast spear held aloft in right hand, holding two spears and shield with left hand, on horse rearing right; ΔAI below / Phalanthos, nude, holding trident over shoulder in right hand, and shield decorated with hippocamp in left, riding dolphin left; ΦI to left, TAPAΣ to right, conch shell below. Fischer-Bossert Group 77, 1035 (V394/R799); Vlasto 596; HN Italy 935; SNG Copenhagen 846 (same obv. die). Attractive cabinet toning, minor deposits. Good VF. Well centered.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 91 (19 September 2012), lot 46 (hammer $1800).

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Price realized 1'200 USD
Starting price 600 USD
Estimate 1'000 USD
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