CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 6.49 g, 9 h), Kynon. Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; below horse, bearded mask of Silenos facing; below right, KY / NΩN; in upper left field, monogram of AP . Rev. TΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos seated astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his extended right hand and resting his left on the back of the dolphin. HN III 1031. Vlasto 860 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 1189. Well struck and clear. Usual die break on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
Price realized | 220 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |