CNG 112, Lot: 29. Estimate $1500. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.85 g, 6h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, wearing shield on arm and holding spear, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, restraining horse; [ΛYKIΣKOΣ below] / Phalanthos, nude, extending his arm, wearing shield inscribed E and holding two spears, riding dolphin left; ZOP to left, waves below. Vlasto 680 (same dies); HN Italy 963; Gillet 107 (same dies). Toned, with slight iridescence, a couple of light scratches under tone on reverse. Near EF.

From the Matthew Curtis Collection.