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).
Price realized | 1'200 USD |
Starting price | 600 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |