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Collector's Choice June 2020 Auction 24-26 Jun 2020
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ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.51 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
Vlasto-877-81; HN Italy-1033. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΔI to left, API ΣTO/KΛHΣ in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left. Featuring a solid, fairly well centered strike on each side along with some pleasing toning, this choice example is a great representative piece from the popular 'dolphin rider' coinage of Tarentum.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00
Vlasto-877-81; HN Italy-1033. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΔI to left, API ΣTO/KΛHΣ in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left. Featuring a solid, fairly well centered strike on each side along with some pleasing toning, this choice example is a great representative piece from the popular 'dolphin rider' coinage of Tarentum.
Estimate: $300.00- $500.00