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
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Description

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (18.5mm, 6.54 g, 10h). Reduced standard. Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, holding rein in right hand, shield on left arm, on horse stepping left; EYΦ to left, AP-IΣTΩN below / Phalanthos, nude, holding hippocamp on extended right arm and cradling trident in left, riding dolphin left; ZΩΠ to right, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 927 (same dies); HN Italy 1044; SNG ANS 1238 (same obv. die); SNG BN 2050; Dewing –. Toned, with golden hues around the devices, flan a little compact. EF. Exceptional obverse detail for issue.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection. Ex Triton IV (5 December 2000), lot 31; Leu 30 (28 April 1982), lot 7.

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Price realized 5'000 USD
Starting price 900 USD
Estimate 1'500 USD
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