Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 332-302 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 7.96 gm, 2h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 5/5, Fine Style. Ca. 315-300 BC. Sa-, W- and S-, magistrates. Nude warrior on horse rearing right, shield and two lances in left hand, thrusting downward with spear in right; ΣΑ below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, cantharus in outstretched right hand, trident cradled on left arm; Ω above arm in left field, Σ below, dolphin swimming left below. HN Italy 937. Vlasto 615. Fisher-Bossert 890. BMC 230. Crisp strike on lustrous flan. Very attractive in hand.
From the Paramount Collection. Ex Numismatica Genevensis, Auction 2 (18 November 2002), lot 7
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Estimate: 1000-1500 USD