CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 18.5 mm, 6.64 g, 10 h), struck under magistrates Lykinos and Sy.... Youthful nude jockey riding horse to left and crowning it with wreath; above, ΣΥ; below horse, ΛΥΚΙ/ΝΟΣ. Rev. ΤΑ-ΡΑΣ Taras seated on dolphin to left, brandishing trident, wearing chlamys around shoulders and left arm; to right, owl standing left. HN III 1025. Vlasto 836-841. Lightly toned and well.centered. Very fine.
Price realized | 160 CHF |
Starting price | 80 CHF |