ANCIENT GREEK COINS
CALABRIA | Tarentum

CNG Triton XXVII, Jan 2024

Lot 3 AR Nomos, 8.14g
ex Vlasto; NAC N, Jun 2003; Gemini II, Jan 2006

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House Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, USA
Date January 9th, 2024
Lot 3
Description Lot 3. CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 465-455 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 8.14 g, 9h). Phalanthos, nude, arms extended and holding wreath with both hands, riding dolphin right; retrograde TAPAΣ to upper left, shell below / Hippocamp right; crab below. Fischer-Bossert Group 7, 117a (V62/R79) = Vlasto 131 = Vlasto, Taras 15 (this coin); HN Italy 827; SNG ANS 839; SNG Ashmolean 209 = SNG Lockett 126; SNG Copenhagen 777; SNG Lloyd 119 = Bement 70; McClean 537 = Warren 19 (all from the same dies). Attractive old collection tone with a hint of iridescence, slightly off center, a touch of roughness. Good VF. Fine style.
Issuer CALABRIA | Tarentum
Metal AR (Silver)
Denomination Nomos
Weight 8.14g
Estimate 2000
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