CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.46 g, 7h). Reduced standard.Electronic Auction 499 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.46 g, 7h). Reduced standard. Dioskouros, raising hand and holding rein, on horseback left, head facing; monogram and pileos to right; ΞE-NOK/[P]A-THΣ in two lines below / Phalanthos, holding trident and lifting drapery, riding dolphin left, head and torso facing; monogram to right, waves and cuttlefish below. Vlasto 955–7; HN Italy 1058. Light blue toning with hints of gold, slightly worn obverse die. EF. An expressive and vibrant depiction of Phalanthos. |