Calabria, Tarentum. Stater circa 276-272, AV 8.57 g. Head of young Heracles r., wearing lion’s skin. Rev. Taras in prancing biga r., wearing chlamys and holding trident; above, star and, beneath horses, dolphin r. Vlasto 16 (these dies). Gulbenkian 34 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert G 21. Historia Numorum Italy 955 (these dies).
Exceedingly rare and possibly the finest specimen known. Perfectly
struck and centred on a full flan. Good extremely fine
From a Swiss private collection.
Price realized | 46'000 CHF |
Starting price | 24'000 CHF |
Estimate | 30'000 CHF |