CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 400-390 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.81 g, 11h). Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 5. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 400-390 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.81 g, 11h). Nude youth, holding rein in right hand and shield on left arm, dismounting from horse rearing left; Σ to lower left / Phalanthos, nude, holding coiled serpent in extended right hand, shield on left arm, riding dolphin left; E to left, TAPAΣ below. Fischer-Bossert Group 24, 329e (V149/R256) = Gillet 73 = Vlasto 301 (this coin); HN Italy 849; SNG Ashmolean 245 = Nanteuil 87 (same dies). Old cabinet tone, minor doubling on reverse, obverse scrapes, minor mark on edge. Good VF. Lovely style.

Ex Dr. Roland Maly Collection (LHS 100, 23 April 2007), lot 45; Charles Gillet Collection; Michel Pandely Vlasto Collection; Charles Seltman Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session One – Lot 1-337 will be held Tuesday morning, 9 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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