Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 10  –  7 - 8 December 2019

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 10

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 07.12.2019, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 08.12.2019, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

★ Beautifully toned ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 6.30 g, 7 h), Kallikrates, magistrate. Warrior on horseback to right, holding Nike, who crowns him, in his right hand; to left, monogram; below horse, KAΛΛIKPA/THΣ. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in his right hand and trident in his left; above the dolphin's tail, monogram of NE. HN Italy 1059. SNG ANS 1261. Vlasto 965-966. A lovely coin with beautiful iridescent toning. The obverse struck from a slightly worn die, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From an old Swiss collection, privately acquired from Münzen & Medaillen in the 1960s or 1970s (with original ticket).

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Price realized 320 CHF
Starting price 150 CHF
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