ANCIENT COINS. GREEK. Calabria, Tarentum (c.302-280 B.C.), Silver Stater, 7.76g, 1h. Naked horseman cantering to left, holding behind him a small shield, EY on right, [Φ]IΛΩN below. Rev. TAPAΣ, Taras seated astride dolphin to left, holding in his outstretched right hand a small Nike who extends a wreath towards his head, waves below (Vlasto 685; SNG ANS 1060; SNG Lockett 201; HN Italy 964). Wonderful deep old tone, extremely fine.
Purchased Numismatische Abteilung der Bank Leu & Co. AG, 1968
Estimate: $800