ANCIENT GREEK COINS
CALABRIA | Tarentum

NAC 64, May 17 2012

Lot 623 AR Nomos, 7.88g
ex Hirsch XXIX (1910); Hess-Leu (1960); Leu 7 (1973); Vlasto colln (380)

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House Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Date May 17th, 2012
Lot 623
Description Nomos circa 390-385, AR 7.88 g. Horseman l., holding reins with r. hand and shield with l.; below, A. Rev. Dolphin rider l., with l. hand resting on dolphin’s back; below, P / TARAS. Vlasto 380 (this coin). SNG Ashmolean 256 (these dies). SNG München 620 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert 431c (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 869. Rare. An issue of exquisite style, attractive old cabinet tone and about extremely fine / extremely fine Ex Hirsch XXIX, 1910, 25; Hess-Leu 1960, 31 and Leu 7, 1973, 19 sales. From the M.P. Vlasto collection.
Issuer CALABRIA | Tarentum
Metal AR (Silver)
Denomination Nomos
Weight 7.88g
Estimate 7500
Sold 7500
Currency SFr
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NAC lot description and image source: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG, Auction 64, lot 623. Used with the kind permission of Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG.