CALABRIA. Tarentum. 302-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 6.64 g, 10 h), Eu..., Sostratos and Poly.... Warrior, nude but for his crested helmet, riding horse galloping to right, holding round shield, two lances and the reins in his left hand, and a downwards pointing spear in his right; behind, ΕΥ; below, ΣΩΣΤΡ / ΑΤΟΣ. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding wreath-bearing Nike in extended right hand, and cornucopiae in his left; in field to right, vertical thunderbolt; to left, ΠΟΛΥ. HN III 1001. SNG ANS 1084 ff. Vlasto 713 ff. Attractively toned and clear. Extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection.
Price realized | 2'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |