CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 5h). Reduced standard. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 45. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 5h). Reduced standard. Nude warrior, brandishing javelin, on horse galloping right; wreath to left, OΛYMΠIΣ below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and cornucopia, on dolphin left; tripod to right. Vlasto 942; HN Italy 1055. Attractive light gray toning with iridescent hues. Good VF.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 75 (23 May 2007), lot 18; Classical Numismatic Group 55 (13 September 2000), lot 52; Münzen und Medaillen AG 75 (4 December 1989), lot 60.


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